Living As A Holy Nation
All the elements of Sefer Vayikra – from the Temple offerings to the prohibitions of incest, from holiday observance to loving our neighbor – contribute to the tapestry of sacred living the Torah demands of the Jewish people.
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Politicians and students merrily dance to a song celebrating their dereliction of duty, and which openly denigrates the country which is paying them to stay in yeshiva. Meanwhile, soldiers risk life and limb, forgoing comfort and exerting themselves physically to an extreme, to protect the lives of those who call them heretics.
IDF Service: The Opportunity Of A Lifetime
The alternative to joining the IDF is certainly an easier option. Instead of fighting to defend the Jewish nation from the ultimate evil, Hamas, one could go to a secular college.
Do Not Be Fooled by the ‘Anti-Hamas’ Protests
According to some reports, Hamas members have been spotted leading some of Gaza's demonstrations.
Don’t be Duped by the Demonstrations in Gaza
As veteran Israeli commentator on Arab affairs Zvi Yehezkeli points out, “If those protesting Hamas had a chance, they would commit Oct. 7 again.”
The Relentless Protests Against Netanyahu’s Policies
Like the lengthy campaign against Italy's Silvio Berlusconi, this one seeks to politically dismantle the prime minister by painting him as an authoritarian threat to democracy.
Remembering Rabbi Eliyahu Fink, z”l – A Light of Torah, Dialogue, and Compassion
But beyond his public platform, Rabbi Fink was someone who offered a listening ear and genuine friendship, particularly to those who felt overlooked.
Don’t Walk Away
It is not enough for a person to act with integrity; they must also ensure that their actions are above suspicion, that their intentions are transparent, and that their purity of conduct is unmistakable.
Countering the Oct. 7 deniers
A new report on Hamas’s atrocities offers an impressive counterweight for undecided readers who will encounter the deniers as they seek the truth.
The Agonizing Dilemma
Hamas left Israel no alternative but to resume the war.
The ‘Safe’ Path to Destruction: Why Jews Must Embrace Christian Allies
I am an Orthodox rabbi, and I work with Christians. If that makes you uncomfortable, if your immediate reaction is to condemn what you don't understand...
A ‘Testimony’ Onto Nations
We have seen this before. In every generation, there are those who rise against us, determined to erase us from existence. The faces change, the slogans shift, but the relentless hatred remains the same.
Fragmentation, G-d and the Western Jew
In the last hundred years, we hear Western intellectuals speaking more and more about a fragmented world. They feel that one can no longer hold on to some grand cultural narrative of truth.
The Israeli Left’s Gaza Plan
Levi Eshkol and Yitzhak Rabin, both of the Labor Party, were on board decades ago to offer freedom for Palestinian Arabs to emigrate elsewhere.
A Vile Equivalence
Jews who support the Palestinian death cult pose the greatest danger to the Jewish people.
Manipulating Math to Rescue ‘Palestine’
Satloff’s conclusion: Thanks to the creation of the P.A. in 1994, terrorism has decreased.
The Blood Is On THEIR Hands
There is no "genocide" in Gaza. There is no "apartheid" in Israel. The IDF has not committed any "ethnic cleansing" anywhere. These crimes are only part of the Islamic/Islamist repertoire.
The Costumes We Don’t See
Many people believe there is a certain look an abuser has – that somehow, evil is visible on the outside. But there is no universal dress code for those who prey on the innocent.
Show Them The Way
Our battles aren’t just for our national survival. Our enemies pose moral challenges to humanity, and our struggle is to protect the moral fiber of humanity. This was true in Persia, and it is true today.
When Politics Is Right Vs. Wrong, It’s Time To Speak Up
When politics are utilized to protect everyone, yet allows Jews to be ridiculed and attacked on college campuses and throughout the world, or when woke legislation is passed funding hormone blockers and sex change surgeries for minors, well, Dorothy, it’s obvious we’re not in Kansas anymore.
Jabotinsky’s Monism And The Booing Of Stefanik
For many American Jews who profess to be strong supporters of Israel, their support is actually conditional, subject to partisan loyalties, ideological commitments, or domestic policy preferences.
The Associated Press Vs. Judea & Samaria’s Jews
Why does one news report matter? One reason is that so many newspapers, major ones as well as small town ones depend on the AP for their international coverage.
Jewish Enablers Damage Israel’s Jews and the Nation’s Integrity
Notwithstanding the many genuine Christian supporters of the State of Israel and the Jewish people who we cherish and continue to work closely with, over the last 60 years, the deceptive “Messianic” movement has emerged.
The Dream Palace of Gaza
Who would manage Gaza, under the Arab plan, during the proposed $50 billion reconstruction project?
Fighting Antisemitism Is Important, But We’re Missing The Bigger Picture
Like many Jewish students, I found myself confronting this wave of hate. But rather than focusing solely on how to react to this hostility, I realized the more pressing question was: How do we create a future where antisemitism no longer defines our Jewish experience? How do we ensure that our identity is shaped not by hatred but by pride, purpose, and a deep connection to our heritage?
Cut Federal Funding to Barnard
The college administration, instead of disciplining students who break the rules and the law, negotiated with them. Cutting off funding from Barnard will not hurt students who want a real education, because Barnard students can enroll in courses at Columbia, which is affiliated with Barnard. It will put an end to the propaganda "courses", and "studies" "programs" in which Barnard seems to specialize.
International Women’s Day, Antisemitism and Left-wing Hypocrisy
Israeli feminists fit in perfectly with the groups concerned with the plight of females, as long as they aren’t the wrong kind of Jews.
Why is Europe Criticizing Israel LESS?
The new sheriff in Washington, Hamas's on-camera cruelty, and the Ukraine drama go a long way to explaining the change.
Mike Huckabee should harmonize US Jews
I have known Mike Huckabee for many years and consider him a friend. In fact, I consider him to be a friend of the Jewish people as a whole and the Jewish state. He is an ohev Yisrael, a man who loves the land, people, and State of Israel.
Jewish Day School Excellence 2040: Reimagining Our Future Day Schools
The future is now and it begins today…
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