Israel

The Jewish anniversary of Oct. 7 is Simchat Torah. How do you celebrate Simchat Torah on the anniversary of a massacre?

Draw strength by coming together for an uplifting evening filled with hope, unity, and support.

Watching the recent terror attacks and the grave danger to our fellow Jews in Israel, everyone is asking what can be done. Presented are practical things we can all do to help. Yes, we can make a real difference!

Throughout Jewish history, through times serene and turbulent, the People of Israel looked to the Torah for guidance and stability. Only through steadfast adherence to Torah principles, - the Rebbe insisted - can Israel achieve true peace.

The inside story of the Rebbe’s involvement in Israel’s security, as told by its defense and government leaders.

A slice of life from the holy city. Footage from various scenes around Jerusalem shot in 2011 and 2012.

Rabbi Mendel Kaplan headed a special delegation to Israel amidst the war in Gaza. He met with soldiers, parents that lost their children in battle, and communities in the south terrorized by rocket fire; and tells of his incredible trip.

From Jerusalem to Masada, join veteran tour guide Shalom Pollack on a wondrous journey through Israel, where the past, present and future all share the same space.

Learn more about Jerusalem, the holiest city in the world and the eternal capital of the Jewish people

Beer-Sheba is a biblical city located in Southern Israel. Both Abraham and Isaac experienced landmark events there. Learn more about Beer-Sheba.

Hebron, one of the four “holy cities” in Israel, lies at the center of Biblical Judea. Learn more about “The City of the Patriarchs.”

Shechem lies amidst the mountains of Shomron (Samaria). Very few locales have as rich a history as this four-thousand year old city. Learn more about Shechem.

Built along the shore of the Sea of Galilee, near seventeen natural hot springs, the northern Israeli city of Tiberias is known as the City of Water. Learn more about the city of Tiberius, another one of the four “Holy Cities” in Israel.

Safed is one of the four “Holy Cities,” and is well-known as a center for the study of Kabbalah, Jewish mysticism. Learn more about Safed.

A short excerpt from the JEM video "Faithful & Fortified: The inside story of the Rebbe’s involvement in Israel’s security, as told by its defense and government leaders"

A critical analysis of Israeli statehood, Jewish identity and Middle East politics since 1948.

If we are the soul, she is our body. If we are the children, she is our mother.

“The Guardian of Israel neither slumbers nor sleeps” – at all times Jews are protected by G-d. But we are commanded to also take part in our own security.

Code of Jewish Law, Laws of Shabbos, Chapter 329: If non-Jews besiege a Jewish border town—whether in the Holy Land or in the Diaspora—stating that they come only to pilfer straw, Jews are obligated to arm themselves for war, even on Shabbos, because such an intrusion opens up the entire Jewish land to attack.

The nations of the world are watching and waiting: “When will Jews begin to say what they’re really thinking about the Land of Israel?” When a Jew starts talking diplomatic jargon, begging the nations to take more and more land, thinking that in this way he’ll find favor in their eyes – the non-Jew doesn’t believe him, because he’s not talking like a Jew.

The only approach which has succeeded so far is when Israel makes clear to the United States through its actions, that it will not compromise on security issues, and that the US needs a strong partner in the Middle East.

Israel is one of the surest places on the globe. To invest money in Israel, that is the surest bank that exists in our time.

One thing that still must be done for the sake of Israel’s security, is to teach the citizens of Israel to be the “People of the Land of Israel” – not just to dwell in the Land physically, but also spiritually.

A brief history of the Six-Day War and the Rebbe’s call for all Jewish men, particularly soldiers in the IDF, to don tefillin as a special merit for added security.

Life in Sderot: At any given moment, you have only fifteen seconds to find cover from rockets launched from Gaza. Would any western democracy tolerate this reality in their cities?

Israel, it seems, is always in the news. Why? What is so unique about the Jewish homeland that draws so much interest from all over the world?

A glimpse at Lubavitch building projects in Israel. (excerpt)

Home video footage of the Itamar family is interspersed with words from the mourners.

Rabbi Israel Meir Lau, former chief rabbi of Israel, delivers a passionate talk in solidarity of Israel in 2002.

In the wake of the 1982 Lebanon War, the Rebbe speaks about the foolish and dangerous stance of making concessions in the hopes of winning favor in the eyes of other nations. Guest Expert: Rabbi Moshe Spalter. (From “Messages”—Season 4, Episode 20)

Explore Chevron’s extraordinary Jewish history beginning with the purchasing of a burial plot for our matriarch Sarah. The fascinating historical details of Jewish life in this city for nearly four millennia will be accompanied by the mystical Jewish teachings about the unique and unparalleled holiness this ancient Jewish city holds.

Dr Yossi Stepansky recounts the history of two important cities in Israel through fascinating archaeological finds.

A third generation Jerusalemite tells of life in Jerusalem and his personal experience liberating the Jewish quarter during the opening days of the war.

As Israelis run for cover under rocket attack in Israel, watch how you can help in their safety.

Rabbi Pinny Marton explains how he helped bring the bodies of those murdered in Israel to rest, with dignity, love and respect.

As we apprise the past year’s aftermath of the horrific massacre on Simchat Torah, we discover a deep faith and resilience like never before.