Learn why Jacob's strategy delineates Olmert's folly. Hear whether should you give your enemies a chance to repent in the pursuite of peace or trust them again if they've broken agreements. Understand the Rambam reply to the Mishnah that says to judge your fellow favorably.

Learn about two approaches to counting the years of shmitta.  Hear the Rambam's opinion and learn how some mitsvoth, such as eved ivri, depend on the yovel (jubilee year).

Learn how to really keep shmita without buying from our enemies. Hear two reasons that Haredi rabbis support buying produce from Arabs. Understand why Rav Kook rails against Jews' selling their land in ficitious sales to avoid observing shmitta. 

Learn why all Jews--including you--must live in Erets Yisrael. Learn what the halacha says if your spouse doesn't want to live here (it's a reason for divorce). Hear whether you surrender land to save Jewish lives