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The Mishkan accompanied the Jewish People throughout their travels in the midbar and was replaced by the Beis HaMikdash (Holy Temple) once they entered Eretz Yisrael. A central feature of the Mishkan and the Beis HaMikdash was the korbanos. These sacrifices were offered daily, in addition to special ones that were offered on Shabbos and holidays, and they were the focal point of much of the Jewish People’s religious observance.

Boruch Hashem, six more live hostages were returned this past week. Many of them, along with other former hostages, have spoken about how they felt a special closeness to Hashem during their terrible ordeal. People who were far from any religion before Simchas Torah have become closer to Judaism, mainly because of this feeling. Where does it come from? 

There was a peasant farmer in old Russia standing at the side of the road, weeping profusely. As he stood there, the Czar happened to pass by in his royal coach. The Czar saw the peasant, and when he noticed him weeping, he stopped his chariot to inquire what was wrong.

With everything happening that’s been happening, there’s been some other news in Israel. The Supreme Court appointed a new president, without the consent of the elected government. It’s a continuation of the fights surrounding the judicial reform. I won’t bore you with all the details. But I will say, that this is not the Torah’s ideal at all of a proper justice system.   

Imagine you are on a train, traveling toward your destination. You look to your right and see a fellow passenger. Attempting to be friendly, you ask him where he’s heading. He shrugs his shoulders and says, “I don’t know.” Confused, you ask again. He repeats, “I’m just riding the train. I don’t know where I’m going.” At this point, you begin to wonder if this guy is out of his mind. Who goes on a train without a destination in mind?

Less than a month in office and President Donald Trump is changing everything.  The culture, the way government functions, diplomatic relationships, tax policy, the border, and a dozen other topics all have been affected by Trump’s seemingly endless series of Executive Orders.  The news is coming so fast from the White House that by the time one order is covered by the media and protested by the Democrats, the public is two or three topics removed from it.  This breakneck speed is creating a massive shift in the country - so much so that Trump is basically resetting how the country works.