History

Introduction: The story of God’s covenant with the patriarchs—Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob—is a fundamental cornerstone of Jewish history and theology. It’s a narrative rich in promises and divine commitments, establishing a profound connection between the Jewish people and the Land of Israel. This article delves into the biblical accounts of these promises, exploring their depth …

Divine Promises to the Patriarchs: The Biblical Foundation of the Land Covenant Read More »

In a momentous occasion at the brink of entering their promised land, the children of Israel received from God, through Moses, a detailed description of their new homeland’s borders. Numbers 34:1–15 not only delineates these boundaries but also symbolizes divine allocation and the fulfillment of long-standing promises. Southern Border Description: The southernmost edge of Israel, …

Defining the Boundaries: The Land of Israel as Described in Numbers 34:1–15 Read More »

As Moses stands on the precipice of his earthly journey, he addresses the Nation of Israel with a powerful reminder of God’s promises and the fulfillment of many of them. This poignant speech, captured in Deuteronomy 1:1—11, occurs after significant victories and just before Moses’ passing in 1273 BCE. Moses’ final words in this passage …

From Horeb to the Promised Land: Moses’ Final Encouragement in Deuteronomy 1:1—11 Read More »

In the poignant farewell speech of Moses, a vivid description emerges of a land unlike any other – a land “flowing with milk and honey.” This phrase, found in Deuteronomy 11:24, encapsulates not just the physical richness of the land promised to the Israelites but also represents a deeper covenant between God and His people. …

Divine Promise and Earthly Bounty: Understanding Deuteronomy 11:24 Read More »

Introduction: In the heart of Jewish history lies a period of pain and displacement, marked vividly by the Babylonian captivity. Yet, amidst this turmoil, the words of the prophet Jeremiah in Chapter 31, verses 4 to 16, offer a beacon of hope and restoration. These verses not only speak of the physical return to the …

The Promise of Renewal: Reflections on Jeremiah 31:4—16 Read More »

The arrows indicate the distances of some major Israeli townsfrom the borders of the proposed Palestinian AutonomyAlthough the nature of warfare has changed, strategic depth is still critical. Even in this age of missiles, the final determinant is what happens on the ground.Witness the Gulf War. Despite weeks of bombing by planes and missiles, the …

Judea and Samaria Read More »

In 1990, almost six months before the Hebrew year 5751 began, the Rebbe declared that the Hebrew letters indicating the numerical equivalent of the coming year also formed an acronym for the Hebrew phrase meaning, “This will be a year when I [Gd] will show them [the Jewish people] wonders.”Before the previous year, the Rebbe …

The Gulf War Read More »

The proposition of exchanging land for peace is unheard of in the annals of history. Whenever has a nation that won territory in a defensive war surrendered it to the very nations which attacked it? And will giving back land lead to peace? Let us look at the situation as it is. Never in the …

Land for Peace Read More »