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Beautiful as the Moon – Parashat Bo
The Jewish people, like the moon, renew and grow from darkness to light—this first commandment teaches us about renewal, hope, and redemption
Pharaoh’s Sin of Hubris
Parashat Va’era – 5785 Rabbi Shmuel Rabinowitz, Rabbi of the Western Wall and Holy Sites…
Compassion and Respect for Others
Parashat Shemot – 5785 By Rabbi Shmuel Rabinowitz, Rabbi of the Western Wall and Holy…
The Traits of a Leader – Parashat Vayechi
Parashat Vayechi – 5785 Rabbi Shmuel Rabinowitz, Rabbi of the Western Wall and Holy Sites…
Salvation Is Near – Parashat Vayigash
Parashat Vayigash teaches us that even in moments of despair, prayer and faith reveal that salvation is often closer than we realize, transforming darkness
An End to Darkness – Parashat Miketz
Parashat Miketz – 5785 Rabbi Shmuel Rabinowitz, Rabbi of the Western Wall and Holy Sites…
The Mystery of Redemption
God, the orchestrator of all, advances the ultimate plan of redeeming the world from its darkness in a manner that may appear to be
Prayer – A Connection with the Creator
Parashat Vayishlach – 5785 Rabbi Shmuel Rabinowitz, Rabbi of the Western Wall and Holy Sites Jacob…
A Ladder on the Earth
Parashat Vayetze begins with Jacob’s journey from Be’er Sheva to establish the family of Israel, with each stage symbolizing key milestones for his descendants.
Rome Versus Jerusalem
Parashat Toldot – 5785 Rabbi Shmuel Rabinowitz, Rabbi of the Western Wall and Holy Sites …
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Interesting Facts The Western Wall's visible stones tell of its history from…

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The Western Wall's visible stones tell of its history from the time of the Holy Temples' ruin. The original Herodian stones are distinct from the others in size and in their unique borders.
The building style of "grading" used when layering the Western Wall's stones, teaches us that the Temple Mount's walls were not perpendicular but marginally sloping.
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