Asara B'Tevet - The Western Wall, Jerusalem

desire

Caution – Red Ahead

how one moment of impulse shaped Esau’s destiny — and how we can transform raw desire into purpose and spiritual strength.

25 Cheshvan 5786

November 16, 2025

Chayei Sarah

All Are Equally Good – Parashat Chayei Sarah

Sarah’s greatness lay in her steadfast serenity and faith through every challenge. Though her life held hardship and loss, she faced all with balance and peace. Chayei Sarah teaches that true goodness is not in life’s circumstances, but in how one receives them—with trust, calm, and unwavering inner light.

19 Cheshvan 5786

November 10, 2025

“Am Yisrael Chai” – The Foreign Minister of the Netherlands on an Emotional Visit to the Western Wall

As part of his official visit to Israel, the Dutch foreign minister, Mr. David van Weel, came for a visit and prayer at the Western Wall.

18 Cheshvan 5786

November 9, 2025

U.S. Undersecretary of the Treasury for Terrorism and Financial Intelligence Visits the Western Wall: “Congratulations to the people of Israel for their fortitude over the past two years”

During his official visit to Israel, U.S. undersecretary of the Treasury for Terrorism and Financial Intelligence, John K. Hurley, visited the Western Wall this week.

13 Cheshvan 5786

November 4, 2025

Abraham

Abraham Versus Social Darwinism – Parashat Vayera

Abraham’s prayer for Sodom shows that true strength lies in compassion — prayer connects us to God to bring goodness through mercy, not judgment.

12 Cheshvan 5786

November 3, 2025

Lieutenant General Clearfield, during his visit to the Western Wall: “We will disarm Hezbollah, God willing.”

Upon taking office, on Friday, the senior U.S. military representative in Lebanon and chairman of the joint mechanism between Israel and Lebanon, Lieutenant General Joseph Clearfield, arrived for a visit and prayer at the Western Wall.

10 Cheshvan 5786

November 1, 2025