UP & COMING THE PROCESS OF BUILDING THE HOLY TEMPLE נבואת יחזקאל It begins with a concept, a glimmer in a creative mind. But it takes more than the brainstorm of one individual to bring the grand project to fruition. Months, possibly years, of discussion and preparation by hundreds or thousands of individuals follow, each bringing their own insights and expertise. Over time, obstacles arise, and progress is deferred or delayed. Still, planning, study and development continue.

HERE AND NOW WHEN HOLINESS IS LOCAL מאך דא ארץ ישראל Around 200 years ago, a disciple of the Tzemach Tzedek, the third Lubavitcher Rebbe, decided that he wanted to settle in Israel. He went to his Rebbe to ask him for a blessing. The Tzemach Tzedek replied, “Mach doh Eretz Yisroel—Make the Land of Israel right here.” What if life’s greatest journeys are defined not by miles but by the degree of transformation? פסיקתא רבתי א' אָמַר ר׳ לֵוִי: עֲתִידָה יְרוּשָׁלַיִם לִהְיוֹת כְּ

THE LEVIATHAN VS. THE BEHEMOTH THEIR BATTLE AND THE MEAL THAT FOLLOWS שור הבר ולויתן At Canada’s Wonderland, two of the region’s tallest and fastest amusement rides can send thrill-seekers plunging in an 80-degree drop from a towering 306 feet, reaching speeds over 90 mph! The Leviathan and Behemoth, as they are called, are named for legendary creatures, symbols of colossal scale and immense power. Long before they became roller coasters, the Leviathan and the Behemoth are ev

GRAND ENTRANCE GLIDING OF CLOUDS, OR RIDING A DONKEY ענני שמיא ורוכב על החמור The legend of the unicorn, believe it or not, makes its appearance in Jewish literature. One of the sources of the colorful pelts used as the upper layers of the desert Tabernacle was the tachash, described by the Midrash as a one-horned animal with multi-hued skin. Other animals of mythic nature are recorded in our vast tradition, but it is the plodding, utilitarian donkey that is tied with the adv

HOLY & WHOLE THE LANDSCAPE OF JERUSALEM OF THE FUTURE ירושלים דלעתיד How far does a landmark go? In the early Sixties, unequipped to handle heavy commuter traffic, London Bridge was sinking into the Thames River at the rate of an inch every eight years. Enterprising city councilman Ivan Luckin sold the falling-down bridge to American business tycoon Robert MuCulloch. The bridge’s facing was cut, dismantled, shipped, and reconstructed in landlocked Lake Havasu, Arizona, where

How Exile Conquered Gog And Magog The outcome of the war of Gog and Magog has already been spiritually accomplished through nearly two...

HEARTBEAT OF A NATION UNDERSTANDING ISRAEL'S SIGNIFICANCE ארץ ישראל For a population and land area roughly the size of New Jersey, the international scrutiny Israel receives is vastly disproportionate. If you visit any news site, it's likely that the top story will involve Israel. Despite numerous ongoing conflicts around the globe, Israel remains a focal point. What is it about this tiny country that captivates so much global attention? יחזקאל לו כד - כח וְלָקַחְתִּי אֶתְכֶם

THE PULSE OF PRAYER WHY MOSHIACH IS THE CORE OF THE LITURGY תפילה על משיח A recent survey found that close to 50% of Americans pray every day, and at least 37% of those believe that their prayers have been answered. They pray for health, prosperity, and the well-being of their loved ones. Some even pray for their favorite sports team to win or to find a good parking space. Jews are commanded to commune with G-d three times a day and voice various supplications at times in bet

CENTER OF THE UNVERSE THE ETERNAL SIGNIFICANCE OF THE BEIT HAMIKDASH בית המקדש השלישי Border squabbles and political unrest crop up all over the globe, but one particular conflict bleeds most heavily off the news pages. Any multiethnic society may fight for religious—or secular—ground, but the swaying of one particular type of petitioner in one specific space is the ticking time bomb of a potential world war. What is it about Jerusalem and its environs that has every discerni