Today is the yahrzeit of Ha’ARI Hakadosh, Rabbi Isaac ben Shlomo Luria, a leading rabbi and Jewish mystic in the community of Safed in the 16th century.
It is said that Ha’ARI Hakadosh sent one of his students to pray and sense the Divine Presence at the Western Wall since the Divine Presence does not leave the Wall.
Today, as well, we pray that that G-d keep His promise to be at the Western Wall in Jerusalem.
Photograph: Hakdesh Beit Hachaim, Safed
Behar Bechukotai 5785
Live and Let Live – Parashat Behar–Bechukotai
A powerful dilemma: Can we ever decide whose life is more valuable? Rabbi Akiva’s timeless lesson says—your life comes first, but never at another’s expense.
21 Sivan 5785
May 19, 2025
