(Looking Beyond the Labels; By Yitzchok Schochet) Our strength as a people has always lied in our unity, but what is the key to transcending our differences? Rabbi Yitzchok Schochet explores the danger of religious prejudice and judgmental tendencies, and the fundamental imperative to foster loving respect for all. (From a talk celebrating the 19th of […]
– 7, 10, 613 or – ? This question opens a vast reality which is grossly misunderstood all round, probably because of its vastness The Torah is the reflection of God’s Will and character for maintaining His Kingdom and His nation. Wow! How has the cultured and civilized part of humanity been carried away with […]
Guidelines for re-identifying 10 Tribers to understand the part that Rabbinic Authority plays in the Reconciliation Process of the 2 Houses of Israel. Don’t miss this Radio Audio by Rabbi Avraham Feld from Jerusalem! Rabbi Avraham Feld and OvadYah AvrahamiRead more about the Founders of Kol HaTor: * Rabbi Avraham Feld * OvadYah * […]
Ancient Jewish tradition identified this mysterious person called “Shiloh” in Genesis 49:10, as being the Messiah: “Until Shiloh comes”: this alludes to the King Messiah” – Midrash Genesis Rabbah 98.8, ibid 99.9 “The Messiah’s name is Shiloh” – Midrash Lamentations Rabbah I.16.51 The Targums [Ancient Aramaic translations and paraphrases of the Hebrew Bible] are almost […]
We are witnessing today the early and fast increasing signs of this re-awakening, re-identifying, regathering and reunion of the Two Houses of Israel, i.e. Judah (Jews) and the Ten Lost Tribes of Israel, into one reborn nation. This theme underpins the main message of Biblical Prophecy and is most pointedly summarized in one of the […]
Pronunciation: Shir – as in ‘shin’ ‘a’s – as in ‘Mamma’ Lot – ‘o’ as in ‘door’ Ma’a lot = ascent(s), from the same root as the word ‘aliyah’ = emigration to Israel, lit. to ascend, to go up to. This Song from the Psalms and its application in Jewish religious custom, provides wonderful confirmation […]
Origin of the Karaites and their Teachings We will in this study attempt to analyze the often contentious and fiery topic of Rabbinic authority over the Word of G-d. This issue is intertwined with the topic of the Oral Torah of Judaism. We will then mainly address one of the many opposing forces against this […]
How, indeed, do a people comprised of various tribes, each with its own character, temperament, talents and vocation, achieve union as “one nation”? Based on the teachings of the Lubavitcher Rebbe – adapted by Yanki Tauber; as published by MeaningfulLife.com under the Title “Tribes”. DISCLAIMER – The authors of this dissertation are not associated with KOL HA’TOR […]
A Prose Poem by Agatha van der Merwe – a re-identifying 10-Triber A heart-rendering plea to Judah for acceptance, Judah did you know? There is a hidden remnant of people Scattered and sown ‘mongst the nations afar, Who discovered we are your brother, Joseph Responding to a voice that is calling “This is the way […]
When G-d gave the Laws of Booths (Succoth) to Moses (Leviticus chapter 23), He did not only say you should dwell in the Succah for 7 days, He also explained what exactly would comprise a valid Succah; minimum measurements, suitable vs. unsuitable materials for the roof, and other necessary details of construction. However, these measurements […]