A translation of Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu’s Prayer for the overthrow of the Ayatollah regime in Iran
9 Jan 2026

A translation of Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu’s Prayer for the overthrow of the Ayatollah regime in Iran

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In the midst of a stormy night of riots in Iran, Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu—the Chief Rabbi of Safed and a member of the Chief Rabbinate Council—published a special prayer this evening (Thursday) for the overthrow of the Ayatollah regime. Additionally, … Continued

What is the Basis for the State of Israel’s Failure?
15 Oct 2025

What is the Basis for the State of Israel’s Failure?

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Wednesday, 23 Tishrei 5786 – Isru Chag Shemini Atzeret What is the Basis for the State of Israel’s Failure?   It is difficult, extremely difficult, to decide from which angle to approach the disgraceful agreement that everyone is celebrating. It … Continued

An Email Discussion Between Rabbi Moshe Zuriel, Z”L and Shlomo Scheinman about The Prayer of Calev at Maarat Hamachpela (the Tomb of the Patriarchs) in Light of Mishna Brura’s Halachic Ruling Against Making Requests to The Dead
26 Sep 2024

An Email Discussion Between Rabbi Moshe Zuriel, Z”L and Shlomo Scheinman about The Prayer of Calev at Maarat Hamachpela (the Tomb of the Patriarchs) in Light of Mishna Brura’s Halachic Ruling Against Making Requests to The Dead

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Introduction In the last year of the lifetime of Rabbi Moshe Zuriel, (of blessed memory) I asked the rabbi by email how to explain the Talmud’s account of the prayer of Calev at Maarat Hamachpela (Talmud, tractate Sotah 34b). I … Continued

A Benefit of Prophecy and Prayer is That They Supply Us With a Means For Identifying “the Hand” of the Holy Blessed be He, in History and Help Us Adjust Our Lifestyle in Accordance to What We Discern
21 Oct 2020

A Benefit of Prophecy and Prayer is That They Supply Us With a Means For Identifying “the Hand” of the Holy Blessed be He, in History and Help Us Adjust Our Lifestyle in Accordance to What We Discern

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And it came to pass that all the Earth had one language and one speech [Bereishit / Genesis 11:1]. Rashi comments: AND ONE SPEECH — They came with one counsel, and said: “Not all depends on Him [i.e., He has … Continued