Have people learned anything from WWII and the Holocaust?
People wanted peace with Hitler, and they got war. Today, it’s Iran and Islamic Jihadists, but the West still gives more and more hoping they will avoid conflict, but this only entices an enemy’s appetite.
Join Ari Fuld as he teaches us some forgotten history that can really make us ‘Bulletproof’!
Why does Moshe tell Yehoshua to “be strong and courageous” when Jewish faith teaches us not to rely on our own strength? And when does humility stop being a virtue and become an excuse for failing to lead?
How can the Torah declare, “You are standing here today,” immediately after warning of exile, curses and national disaster? Why does punishment in Judaism lead not to rejection, but to return — and are we watching that promised return unfold in our own generation?
What do Bikkurim teach us about the Jewish people’s connection to the Land of Israel, and why does the Torah require us to recount our history when we bring its fruits? Ari explains that being indigenous to the Land is not only about rights—it carries a covenant, responsibilities, and the recognition that ultimately, the Ba’al HaBayit is God.
Why does a parsha that begins with war suddenly turn to lost property, marriage, compassion for animals, paying workers on time, and other seemingly unrelated commandments? Ari Fuld explains that Ki Teitzei is not really teaching us only how to fight a war—it is teaching us what makes us worthy of victory.
Is Judaism a democracy, a monarchy, or a theocracy—and what happens when those systems come into conflict? Ari Fuld argues that the Torah’s answer is all three, but only when judges, leaders, and even kings remain subordinate to an objective morality defined by Torah.
Why does the Torah tell us to “see” the blessing and the curse rather than simply listen? Why are the blessing and curse presented as the choice itself rather than as later rewards and punishments? Can morality be defined by each person and society according to what seems right in their own eyes, and if not, what makes the Torah’s moral standard objective and binding?
How much of Israel’s success comes from our own courage and effort, and how much comes from God? Parashat Eikev teaches that faith does not replace action—God gives us the strength, but it is up to us to use it.
On Tisha B'Av, Ari Fuld challenges us to look beyond mourning the tragedies of the past and recognize the extraordinary moment in Jewish history in which we are living. The question is no longer only what God will do for us, but whether we have the clarity and courage to take the next step toward redemption.
