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Dvar Torah: Hebron and Ma’arat HaMachpela– The Roots of the Jewish People Parshat Chaye Sarah, 5765 (2004) November 4, 2004 The Torah teaches us that Avraham, sitting outside his tent following his brit milah, seeing three men approaching, ran to fix them a meal. When he entered the sheep pen to prepare fresh meat, a calf ran away. As Avraham chased […]

Giving back India November 1, 2004 Yesterday I attended a very interesting media conference at the College of Judea and Samaria in the Shomron community of Ariel. The conference was dedicated in memory of David Bar-Illan, a fine man who deserves more than a few words of tribute. A concert pianist of international renown, Bar-Illan was also editor of the Jerusalem Post and […]

The Legacy of Elon MorehOct. 28, 2004 Next week, Hebron will celebrate ‘Shabbat Chayei Sarah’ – when we read in the Torah about Abraham’s purchase of Ma’arat HaMachpela some three thousand seven hundred years ago. Tens of thousands of Jews from around the world will arrive in Hebron for this festive event. From David Wilder Next week, Hebron will celebrate Shabbat Chayei Sarah – when we […]

Eretz Yisrael is Not For Sale October 18, 2004 So, what’s the answer? Is the magic solution a national referendum? Can we legitimately decide the fate of Eretz Yisrael in a national election? Who can participate in such a crucial ballot? May ‘leaders’ of Yesha, and more specifically, those people participating in the ‘Yesha Council’ rightfully take responsibility to claim […]

The Iranian Connection  Oct. 8, 2004 We have all been asking ourselves the same question, over and over again. Why’ What happened to Ariel Sharon – Why is he insisting that Israel abandon Gush Katif and evict people from their homes? From David Wilder We have all been asking ourselves the same question, over and over again. Why’ What happened […]

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 […]

Drivel 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 […]

The 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. […]

The 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. […]

A 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 […]