Today is 3 Cheshvan and is the Yahrzeit of Maran HaRav Yosef Ovadia, zt”l. Continue reading
Category Archives: Eretz Yisrael
Post-Aliyah Adjustment in Eretz YIsrael
The following kasha (question) is sent to Rabbi Yaakov Hillel, a Kabbalist in Eretz Yisrael, regarding forming special kehillos (assemblies) by those who made Aliyah to Eretz Yisrael due to adjustment problems. Hear what Rabbi Hillel has to say. Continue reading
Halachos of an Israeli visiting Chutz La’Aretz for Pesach
Many Israelies spend their Pesachim not in Eretz Yisrael but in Chutz La’aretz. The observance of Pesach by a visiting shomer Mitzvos from Israel is very delicate. Here is one view by Rabbi Danny Myers, pulpit Rabbi of Kehilas Menoras HaMaor of Bet Shemesh, Israel.
Parashas Bo, Moshiach and Final Geulah
Rabbi Yaakov Menashe, shlita, explains the Zohar Chadash’s explaination on leaving Egypt with great wealth. Since our final redemption will mirror our Egyptian redemption, Rabbi Menashe provides us with a lifeline: a solution to withstand these trying times.