I am really praying that we all get to Meron this year. With no limitations or state-sponsored violence against the visitors. For the first time in about five years…. But we all know that the Evils won’t like that, because praying in Meron on L’ag B’omer is a key way of ‘sweetening judgements’ on the […]

The Seventh Begger – and the difference one person can make

Two weeks ago, there was a garbage pile growing steadily, by the Rav's olam hatefillot. Shuvu prays outside, in a courtyard, in a road off Meah Shearim, while the Rav stands above on his balcony. It's never been the most des-res, but the…

Tuning into ‘real life’, tuning out ‘online’

Each time I've sat at my keyboard the last few days, I've had no inspiration to write or share anything here. It's not 'writers' block' per se, because I am still writing plenty of stuff for myself. It's more reflecting some deep ambivalence…

Computer issues and time to think

I had another piece from the Rav to post up here - but the file is not opening. Generally, I've been having a whole bunch of computer issues the last few days, including not being able to get onto the internet, my VPN not working - and yesterday,…

And now, for something completely different…

Just saw this video posted up on Dutchsinse. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OX8n9XxtM4Y ==== Yah, 'Iran' apparently has a 'mother ship' off America's east coast, and is buzzing a whole bunch of US army based with drones.... It's hard…

Charity saves from death – more comments from the Rav

Excerpt of a shiur given by Rav Berland, November 17th, 2024, in Tiveria. (Read Read Part 1 and Part 2). [Kamala] Harris said I am with the Mexicans! I’m going with the Mexicans! The Mexicans are the Palestinians, these are the Mexicans! So,…

An army without bullets – more comments from the Rav

Excerpt of a shiur given by Rav Berland on November 17th, 2024 in Tiveria. Part 1 is HERE. == In Kaplan, they dressed the women in red robes, that now, if there will be here dati’im (religious Jews), so then everyone is going to be…