The Land Of Israel Network

In this episode of the Land of Israel Fellowship, Ari Abramowitz and Jeremy Gimpel explore the powerful spiritual journey between Achrei Mot and Kedoshim, two Torah portions that challenge us to confront who we are and who we’re meant to become. Recorded during the days of the Counting of the Omer, this conversation weaves together personal stories, ancient wisdom, and present-day life in Israel. Ari shares a simple yet profound parenting moment that opens the door to a much deeper discussion: how boundaries, reverence, and trust shape not only our families but our relationship with God. Together, we explore: The deeper meaning of the scapegoat (Azazel) and spiritual release Why true growth requires both honesty and letting go What it means to “be holy” in everyday life (Kedoshim Tihyu) How to move from spiritual freedom to spiritual responsibility Letting go of resentment and learning to love others fullyTrusting God’s plan even when life doesn’t make sense Set against the backdrop of modern-day Israel

For nearly 25 years One Family has assisted bereaved families in Israel with financial, emotional and rehabilitative care so they can continue living despite overwhelming grief. Chantal Belzberg, who co-founded the organization with her husband Marc, speaks with Eve Harow on Memorial Day. She is receiving the Israel Prize for Lifetime Achievement in a special ceremony during Independence Day. The Israel Prize decision highlights Belzberg’s exceptional contribution to Israel’s social resilience and her ability to transform personal and national pain into a broad, professional, and deeply humane system of support. It’s much more

In this powerful Land of Israel Fellowship session from Israel, Jeremy Gimpel reflects on the emotional and spiritual weight of the days between Yom Hazikaron and Yom Haatzmaut, where national grief meets miraculous rebirth. Ari Abramowitz shares a deeply personal dvar Torah after missing a night of counting the Omer for the first time in years. What begins as a moment of failure becomes a profound spiritual insight: The Hebrew word for “wound” (nega) contains the same letters as “delight” (oneg). The difference is how it’s revealed. Through vulnerability, marriage, and faith, Ari explores how setbacks can become gateways to deeper connection with God, with others, and within ourselves. Even in weakness, we remain “Adam” created with divine dignity. This message connects to the larger story unfolding in Israel today: Out of national pain is emerging unity, faith, and a renewed sense of purpose. Also in this episode: The shift from secular to Biblical Zionism The vision of Theodor Herzl The fulfillment of

Dr. Kenneth Levin has made a career of battling the aggression, canards and outright lies spewed by anti-Israel media, educational institutions and political activists. His newest book focuses on the Jewish communities’ self delusion in an era of rapidly rising anti-Semitism. He tells Eve Harow that intense hatred emanating from the far right is sadly expected, but the Jewish leadership identification with and capitulation to ‘progressives’, jihadists and black nationalists is naive, appalling and dangerous. His expertise in psychiatry and history combine in this very important book to cogently explain the differences and commonalities of the modern expressions on the oldest hatred. In memory of the 6 million who paid the ultimate price and in honor of the Israelis who will never let it happen again.