David Harbater, at The Blogs

Feb 19, 2023, 12:59 PM

I recently returned from a trip to Thailand where my wife and I were celebrating our 25th anniversary. In planning this trip, one of the decisions we had to make was whether to rent a car. We were warned...

Mar 25, 2018, 11:22 PM

Speaking to our kids in a way that can be heard

In a beautiful and moving TOI blog (“Hearing the voices of our kids”) posted recently by my friend and colleague Aryeh Ben David, the author highlights the critical importance of unconditional love for our children and he emphasizes the...

Jul 27, 2017, 6:43 PM

“Catch 67” in the Knesset

The Book “Catch 67” (מלכוד 67, הוצאת דביר) by Dr. Micah Goodman has caught on like wild-fire. It has been atop the various Israeli best-seller lists ever since it was first published a few months ago. The success of...

Apr 30, 2017, 10:57 AM

The Religious Significance of Israel

I believe that to understand the religious significance of the State of Israel one need not look any further than a simple and straightforward reading of the biblical narrative. The first words uttered by God to Abram are: “Go forth...

About Me

David Harbater teaches Jewish thought and Tanakh at Midreshet Torah V'Avodah and at the Women's Beit Midrash of Efrat. His forthcoming book "In the Beginnings: Discovering the Two Worldviews Hidden within Genesis 1-11" is due to be published in the spring.