Har HaBayit B’yadenu September 27, 2004 Shalom. For the past few days we’ve been hearing commentators discuss the probable catastrophe that will occur should Muslim Ramadan prayers take place on a particular section of Temple Mount, called Solomon’s stables. Perhaps an introduction is in order. In just over three weeks, on the 15th of October, (which is the last day […]
Read moreDrivel and Gibberish September 27, 2004 Shalom. For the past few days we’ve been hearing commentators discuss the probable catastrophe that will occur should Muslim Ramadan prayers take place on a particular section of Temple Mount, called Solomon’s stables. Perhaps an introduction is in order. In just over three weeks, on the 15thof October, (which is the last day of […]
Read moreThe Ultimate Tshuva September 20, 2004 Shalom. At the time of this writing, Monday morning, I’m sitting and listening to the radio. Usually when I write I turn everything off; it’s difficult to write and listen to someone talking, simultaneously. This morning is an exception to the rule. Only a few days ago was the beginning of the New Year. […]
Read moreThe Mother of the Sons is Happy September 13, 2004 Shalom. Today I want to tell you a story that I heard a few days ago. It is such an amazing episode, and a fitting way to begin the high holy days of Rosh HaShana and Yom Kippur. Just in case you are wondering, the following account is 100% true. […]
Read moreA Glorious Past, Present and Future September 6, 2004 Shalom. Last week I was invited to participate in a ‘debate’ to be held before a group of 16 Israel activists. Most of them, in their early twenties, were from Europe. Two-thirds of the group were Jews, and the others Christian, excepting one man, a Turkish Muslim. My opponent during the […]
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