Maimonides’ view indicates that while Amalek is viewed collectively, this is still a result of active threatening behavior.
The Torah's juxtaposition of Amalek (seeking destruction) and Yitro (offering wisdom) teaches us that protection and engagement aren't mutually exclusive.
There is one specific biblical word that feels more relevant now than it has in generations: Amalek. We are commanded to wage an eternal battle against Amalek, the nation that first assaulted us ...
The Jews have been confronted by Amalek throughout history, this hereditary enemy of Israel from wilderness times.
South Africa showed a “deep historical ignorance” in misattributing how the Israeli prime minister referred to Amalek, his office said. (JTA) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ...
If there is a message for this Purim, for this moment in history, it is this the story of the Jewish people is not just a ...
Amalek rejects Hashem’s connection to this world or any connection between the spiritual and the physical. Essentially, Amalek denies Hashem’s control of this world and the ability for man to upli ...
Our enemies spread lies about Israel, portraying the victim as the aggressor. We must counter these lies with truth, ...
And in a system like that, polar opposites can teach the most. Israel and Amalek are polar opposites. The concepts of Israel and Amalek, at any rate. Not all Jews live up to the concept of Israel ...
Before I could fully process it, another student followed up with: “Why do we condemn Hamas for murdering innocent men, women, and children if we are commanded to wipe out Amalek?” Another ...
The Haftorah of Parshat Zachor states: "So says Lord of Hosts: I remembered what Amalek did to Israel, how he laid wait for him on the way, as he went up from Egypt. Now go and strike Amalek and ...
On Purim and we will read the story of how Haman, a descendant of Amalek, persuaded Achashveros, King of Persia, to destroy ...