| Yehuda Lave is an author, journalist, psychologist, rabbi, spiritual teacher, and coach, with degrees in business, psychology and Jewish Law. He works with people from all walks of life and helps them in their search for greater happiness, meaning, business advice on saving money, and spiritual engagement. Love Yehuda Lave Join my blog by sending me an email to YehudaLave@gmail.com
| | | | | The Three Musketeers at the Kotel | | | | | | The Three are Rabbi Yehuda Glick, famous temple mount activist, and former Israel Mk, and then Robert Weinger, the world's greatest shofar blower and seller of Shofars, and myself after we had gone to the 12 gates of the Temple Mount in 2020 to blow the shofar to ask G-d to heal the world from the Pandemic. It was a highlight to my experience in living in Israel and I put it on my blog each day to remember. The articles that I include each day are those that I find interesting, so I feel you will find them interesting as well. I don't always agree with all the points of each article but found them interesting or important to share with you, my readers, and friends. It is cathartic for me to share my thoughts and frustrations with you about life in general and in Israel. As a Rabbi, I try to teach and share the Torah of the G-d of Israel as a modern Orthodox Rabbi. I never intend to offend anyone but sometimes people are offended and I apologize in advance for any mistakes. The most important psychological principle I have learned is that once someone's mind is made up, they don't want to be bothered with the facts, so, like Rabbi Akiva, I drip water (Torah is compared to water) on their made-up minds and hope that some of what I have share sinks in. Love Rabbi Yehuda Lave. | | | | | | | Who really led the Bar Kochba revolt? New research sheds light on rebellion's enigmas | | | | | Bar Kochba Revolt-era coins found in the Judean Desert, in an undated photo. (Oriya Amichai/Israel Antiquities Authority) Jewish veterans from the Roman army — and not Shimon Bar Kochba — may have initially led the 2nd-century Jewish rebellion against the Romans commonly known as the "Bar Kochba Revolt." The revolt — launched by outraged Jews protesting Emperor Hadrian's decision to construct a city dedicated to Jupiter on the ruins of Jerusalem — is one of the events connected to the Jewish holiday of Lag B'Omer, observed on May 15-16 this year. | | | | | Bar Kochba,' by Arthur Szyk, 1927, watercolor and gouache on paper. (public domain, via wikipedia) | | | | Jewish GIs of WWII | Mel Brooks and Carl Reiner Speak After 80 Years of Silence Jewish GIs of WWII, directed by Lisa Ades, uncovers the extraordinary yet often overlooked story of the 550,000 Jewish Americans who served in the U.S. military during World War II. These men and women fought on the frontlines of history's deadliest conflict, many earning medals for bravery, while over 11,000 paid the ultimate price. But their fight wasn't just against fascism abroad—it was also a personal struggle against antisemitism at home. Within the ranks, Jewish soldiers often endured slurs, discrimination, and suspicion from fellow servicemen. Despite this, they stood firm, proving their loyalty and courage on and off the battlefield. The film also highlights the 10,000 Jewish women who defied traditional expectations to join the military, challenging gender roles and breaking barriers at a time when their presence was anything but welcomed. Through powerful interviews and rare archival footage, Jewish GIs of WWII tells a deeply human story of identity, resilience, and patriotism. These soldiers didn't just fight for America—they helped redefine what it meant to be American. This moving documentary shines a long-overdue spotlight on those who served, suffered, and sacrificed not only for victory abroad, but for justice and belonging at home. Director : Lisa Ades Cast : Mel Brooks, Carl Reiner, Henry Kissinger | | | | Those we have lost Stories of civilians and soldiers killed since Hamas's onslaught on Israel on October 7, 2023
Every day you can look at another victim and send him/her prayers
Those we have lost | The Times of Israel Categories
Civilians IDF Israel Defense Forces soldiers and reservists Police officers
Israel Police and Border Police officers First responders
Local security team members, firefighters and medics Supernova festival
Those who attended the Supernova or Psyduck festivals Foreigners
Foreign workers, tourists and students | | | | | See you tomorrow bli neder We need Mashiach now! What is disliked by you, don't do to others. Be nice and kind and smile! Love Yehuda Lave | | | | | Yehuda Lave, Spiritual Advisor and Counselor | | | | |
