Parshat Noach by Rabbi Moshe D. Lichtman

THE FLOOD AND ERETZ YISRAEL What connection could there possibly be between this parashah and the Holy Land?  Seemingly, the flood affected the entire world, as the verse says, Everything that was on dry land died (7:22).  Furthermore, this is essentially a universal...

Parshat Vsot Habracha by Rabbi Moshe D. Lichtman

THE DESIRE OF KINGS This week’s parashah enumerates the blessings that Moshe Rabbeinu gave the Children of Israel before he died.  Many of these blessings contain clear references to the special qualities – both spiritual and physical – of Eretz Yisrael. The last...