Retire in Israel? There’s a Better Way!
I have spoken to thousands of people about making Aliyah and have received some very interesting reasons why – even though they would love...
The Tisha B’Av of Yesterday AND Today
A few years ago, I realized something that changed the way I look at Tisha B’Av and while I can’t say I look forward to Tisha B’Av I started to focus on what I call “The Tisha B’Av of Today”. I focus on the national tragedies of what is happening right now – and what I can do to prevent them from continuing.
Please Take Care of this Today
A major injustice is occurring in Israel that I wanted to bring to your attention.
Whatever Happened to “Never Again”?
I joined the Jewish Defense League in 1972 because of their slogan “Never Again”. The JDL had been formed 4 years earlier and I...
We Don’t Thank HaShem Enough
There is one “thank you” that has been greatly forgotten.
From Hebron to Pittsburgh… to Monsey
Over Shabbat many ex-JDL’ers shared stories about what they did to protect Jews in Philadelphia, Miami, Toronto and even in Ottawa.
What Have We Really Learned from Yom Ha’Shoah?
Many years ago, a major debate erupted in the new and young State of Israel...
A Different Yom Ha’Shoah
The often-repeated-story of how willing the “friendly” neighbors were to do the dirty work, even before the Nazis arrived....
Remembering Israel
Don’t just ask when the fast ends… ask when the exile ends.
Real Jewish Unity
My wife and I were eating Friday night Shabbat dinner in one of the Israeli hotels, when we noticed a family sitting next to...
Why Didn’t We Listen?
We had two great Rabbinic leaders who were crystal clear in what the State of Israel needed to do to defeat the enemy, but their words fell on deaf ears...
We’ve Been “Not Leaving” for a Long Time
We have history on our side. Am Yisrael Chai!!
Nine Ideas For The Nine Days
No laundries, no showers, no swimming, and no pastrami sandwiches. It seems like the big expression during the Nine Days is: "Just say no!" Please allow me, therefore, to change things up a bit. Here is a list of things you can say "yes" to during this period.
Are You Ready to Convert?
If you’re not prepared to have the most meaningful Pesach experience of your life, stop reading this immediately!
Learn How to Use Your Jewish Fist
Jackie Mason made a joke recently that there are 3 things we can always count on: Death, Taxes and Anti-Semitism...
Pharaoh, Please Forgive Us
Did anyone change their daily routine or – just like the ‘ol Pharaoh - are we still the same ‘ol Yossi, Rivka, Sarah and Chaim?
The Healing Powers of Iyar
The beginning of the month of Iyar saw us build the state and the end of the month saw us liberate the Temple Mount.
It’s All About Us
129 countries voted against the Jewish people... who do we blame?
Nowhere Else to Go
I feel ashamed from the gigantic sign that has been posted at the entrance to Herzliya. It’s a quote from Golda Meir...
Jews Outside Israel – Protect Yourselves
Jews of the world; read my words carefully, not because I am anyone special, but because I say what others are afraid to.
The Techeilet Revolution
White Team vs. Blue Team. Go Blue!
From Fans to Players
“You are Shmuel Sackett? Wow! My wife and I read all your articles and are your biggest fans!”
My Rabbi’s Summer Vacation
My Rabbi is in Miluim this summer. Where is your rabbi vacationing?
Do We Pray for Peace or for Revenge?
Allow me to answer the question right away; we pray for both! But keep reading....
Bibi Did NOT Win the Elections
It has been my prediction all along that Netanyahu will turn the Knesset upside down just to leave Ben-Gvir out of the coalition.
Why I Love The Far-From-Perfect Israel
Does this government – and the system running it – need a major overhaul? For sure! But it’s my imperfect government, so I take the good with the bad.
Prophecy Coming to Life!
Making the Desert Bloom-Just look at the pictures...
There’s No More “Yom” Ha’Zikaron
I have been living in Israel for 34 years and have always taken Yom Ha’Zikaron very seriously. Unlike the fun, shopping, vacation and BBQ...
Beware the PLAN-demic Jewish Cult
People have been convinced to stop following the Covid safety guidelines. This has resulted in many people getting sick and even dying and I hold this group accountable for their deaths!
From Hebron to Pittsburgh
We need to stop being naïve and innocent: anti-Semitism always was and always will be, and in most places across the world it’s getting worse. How ironic that on the very Shabbat that I was in Hebron talking about what was done to defend Jewish lives in America and how we miss Rabbi Kahane’s leadership and couragea terrible massacre occurred to innocent Jews.