Israel stands totally unique amidst the nations of the world with its multiple layers of paradoxes and contradictions. Why does this tiny speck of land have such a magnetic pull? Hear the magic the Holy Land offers the adventurous at heart - whether it's to find yourself, to find your soul mate, or to visit a colorful culture throbbing with multifaceted trails and tales.
In a world where paganism was all that people knew, the Jewish concept of monotheism was a stubborn contradiction to what society believed in. Yet despite all the pressure against it, monotheism refused to die. Rabbi Spiro posits the parallel trend today by linking multiculturalism to the world's steady deterioration of moral values, and presents a surprising position that Jews are using this time around.
Among all the countries of the world, Israel is one of two that doesn't have a written constitution. Who is the other country, and how is Israel its diametric opposite? Dr. Luchins maps out the different political factions in Israel and analyzes the obstacles for setting down such a document in writing.
For those hearing this talk the first time, the Pollard affair is not only very sensitive, but also very confusing. And all the rumors tagged onto the case make it even harder to separate fact from fiction. Dr. Luchins analyzes both camps within Jewry, and asks a few pointed questions to help you formulate a more discerning position.
Is the better leader one who does what is good for the people, or one who does what the people want? And how should we react to someone from a different camp who wants to switch over to yours? Dr. David Luchins shares his vast Wash. DC experience to give us a profile of elected officials in general, and what their behind-the-scenes relationship is to us in particular.
What does the Torah mean when it says 'the man named Betzalel knew how to build a universe?' And why should this title designate him as the best candidate for chief architect of the Tabernacle built in the desert? Dr. Schroeder explains how these two qualities are intrinsically connected, and continues to dazzle us with 'wonders of the universe' from his unique scientific perspective.