
Your name shall be 'Yisrael', but what does it mean and why so?
YiSRaEL (יִשְׂרָאֵ֑ל) is an Acronym formed from letters of its Meaning (כִּֽי־שָׂרִ֧יתָ עִם־אֱלֹהִ֛ים): Ki (כִּֽי) provides the [Yod]. Sarit (שָׂרִ֧יתָ) provides the [Shin + Reish]. Im-Elohim (עִם־אֱלֹהִ֛ים) provides the [Alef + Lamed].
Meaning of the word "Yisrael" when reciting Shema - Mi Yodeya
Jan 16, 2020 · In Rabbi Aaron Raskin's book "Letters Of Light" the word Yisrael is defined as a contraction. "Jews are called b’nei Yisrael—the children of Israel. Yisrael means both לי ראש—“I am the head,” and שר א-ל—“minister of G‑d.” The footnote for this cites Likutei Torah Devarim.
How to pronounce ישראל - Yisroel or Yisrael? [closed]
Why do many people spell, and pronounce, the name ישראל as Yisroel, as if it had an americanized cholem? Isn't it spelled with a kamatz? Do such people still pronounce it as Yisroel in Shema?
Why is Yaakov’s name changed twice? - Mi Yodeya
According to R' Hirsch, the angel's message is not that Yaakov's name is changing, but that the same name Yaakov would now be understood as Yisrael, meaning "God is the All-conquering one." When people see a "Yaakov," apparently a weak member of the "heel" of society, miraculously overpowering stronger-looking foes, it demonstrates that God is ...
Newest 'chalav-yisrael-jewishmilk' Questions - Mi Yodeya
What is the justification for not requiring "chalav Yisrael" cooking equipment for those who don't hold by R' Moshe's leniency? As Shalom explained in his answer to a question about chalav Yisrael milk, R' Moshe Feinstein ruled that in countries where the local government regulations are sufficient to ensure that cow's milk is ...
halacha - What is the justification for not requiring "chalav Yisrael ...
As Shalom explained in his answer to a question about chalav Yisrael milk, R' Moshe Feinstein ruled that in countries where the local government regulations are sufficient to ensure that cow's milk is not tainted with the milk of non-kosher animals, any milk can be considered chalav Yisrael even if there was no Jew supervising the milking of ...
eretz yisrael - Did the Lubavitcher Rebbe ever state why he didn't ...
When someone asked the Baba Sali this question he answered that Mosheh Rabeinu was not able to enter Eretz Yisroel b/c Moshe is compared to the sun and Eretz Yisroel is like the moon and only Yehoshua who was like the moon was able to enter Eretz Yisroel.. he finished off saying "it is enough for a wise person with a hint".....
words - Why is Eretz Yisrael called "Eretz Tzvi"? - Mi Yodeya
Sep 15, 2012 · eretz-yisrael See similar questions with these tags. Like any library, Mi Yodeya offers tons of great information, but does not offer personalized, professional advice , and does not take the place of seeking such advice from your rabbi .
eretz yisrael - The size/shape of biblical Israel - Mi Yodeya
Devarim 11:11 tells us the Eretz Yisrael is full of mountains and valleys. (Rashi, quoting the Sifrei says so much so that 5 measurement could grow in the place one measurement could grow, were the land flat.)
English translation of Sefer Machaneh Yisrael - Mi Yodeya
There's a translation of Machane Yisrael into English published as English-only (the original Hebrew is not included). It's Machaneh Yisrael (I mean, that's how they spell the title) and the copyright page reads: Authored by Rav Yisrael Meir HaKohen Zt"l The Chofetz Chaim . Translated by Machon MEMEY 413 Ashley Ave. • Lakewood, NJ 08701 (732 ...