Chicago Jewish Leaders Urge Recognition of Antisemitism In Synagogue Shooting Incident

Certain details around the incident are not being shared or reported with the public, Soroka said. There’s a feeling that if this happened to a different community, it would be covered differently.

Open Letter To Simchat Torah 5785

This year, the Torah will feel different in my arms. Not lighter, not heavier, but full of stories we know too well – the stories of exile and return, of brokenness and healing, of joy and tragedy walking side by side.

Shema In The Bomb Shelter

We could hear the muted sound of sirens and explosions above us. Israel was clearly under attack, but I felt comforted and protected in this spiritual cocoon of unity and prayer.

When Jack Walked Into Shul

When he sat down, he opened the machzor and realized that he could not read even one word of Hebrew.

Hope’s Feathers Since October 7

While there is a growing shelf of books and memoirs in Israel on the horrors of the war and its politics by Nova survivors, released hostages, soldiers, politicians, and journalists, outside of Israel, there are relatively few books – though there will be a burgeoning literature in the years to come.

Ambassador Friedman Launches Movement To Kill Two-State Solution

In his speech, Friedman cited the Palestinian track record as a major reason why they cannot be permitted to have their own state. Palestinians got control of Gaza and quickly elected Hamas.

Sharansky, At Manhattan Event, Urges Jews To Embrace Judaism To Combat Antisemitism

When your only religion is human rights, you’ll be alone; the moment you embrace your Jewish identity, you’ll never be alone.

The Truth About Charedim In The IDF

Hesder yeshivot go a long way toward debunking the secularization concern, but hesder yeshivot have also made various religious compromises. And philosophically, religious Zionist soldiers embrace certain nationalistic elements foreign to the charedi belief system.

A Time For New Thinking In The Charedi World (Part II)

Sadly, the charedi leadership sees it as a religious imperative of the highest order to resist any change regarding national service, even for those (estimated at 35%) who are not in yeshiva and not learning.

UC Professors Testify Before House Subcommittee On Anti-Jewish Work Bias

The general antisemitic, hostile environment turned to focus on me directly because I am a Jew, Dafna Golden told the subcommittee.

From Coast To Coast, It’s Open Season On Jews

It’s like the media [are] bending over backwards to be politically correct.

Holy Joe: The Man Who Should’ve Been Vice President

As the highest-ranking Torah-observant elected official since Mordechai HaTzaddik, his story is not just remarkable; it's historic.

Is Aliyah All Or Nothing?

If it is so hard to leave each time we come, why not stay, why not finally move? That question plagues me regularly and nobody asks it more forcefully than I do to myself.

The Courage Of This Brit Milah

The most powerful moment was hearing the baby’s name: Amatzyah. The word amatz has two meanings. In Tanach, it means strength and courage. Adding Hashem’s name (Kah) to the word implies that Hashem will give the baby strength.

Harvard Antisemitism Task Force Leader Resigns In Frustration

Harvard found itself in more hot water this month when the House committee which conducted the hearings subpoenaed the school for allegedly obstructing the government’s investigation of antisemitism on college campuses.

Biden Orders Deportation Reprieve For Palestinians In The U.S.

The exclusion of Palestinians who do not meet the criteria depends, of course, on enforcement by DHS, which does not necessarily inspire confidence.

Retired Jewish General Sues, Claims He Was Ousted For His Faith

As part of a campaign to discredit Magram and push him out of the Air National Guard, Beevers allegedly coached a witness who claimed that Magram used subordinates for personal errands.

Families Of Simchas Torah Pogrom Victims Sue Iran And Binance

Binance is alleged to have held itself out as having certain controls in place, while allowing high value traders to circumvent those controls.

Inseparable, In Life And In Death

I am grateful to have the privilege of watching my talmidim morph from thoughtful and sensitive Torah students into courageous and brave soldiers. Sadly, there is a steep price to pay for this historical privilege.

A Century Of Antisemitism At Harvard

World War II and the Holocaust dampened Harvard’s enthusiasm for Nazism, and after the war, meritocracy was restored and Jewish enrollment began rising again.

The Pain Of A Path Not Taken

Did I have good reasons for returning to America? At the time I certainly thought so. Would I have been a particularly good soldier? If I had been drafted to a combat unit (as most Hesdernikim were in my time), almost certainly not.

Former IDF Soldier Wins Big In Defamation Case Against Toronto Restaurant

The timing of the decision is as relevant as ever. IDF soldiers and veterans should not have to worry about their reputation being tarnished through malicious and reckless allegations…

Solace From An Unexpected Source

As a volunteer, I’ve seen firsthand the unprecedented mobilization of Israeli society to support bereaved families, families whose husbands/fathers were called up, and refugees from the South and North. So, what missing element did this dinner offer?

The Origin Of A Rocket-Rose Menorah

In order to understand the origin of this unique menorah, it’s essential to understand its artist.

Unity At Its Core

Our current unity is the emergence of our pure core, with the many external layers of strife and internecine conflict stripped away by the brutal pain inflicted by Hamas.

Eight Out Of Fourteen Hundred

Why did it have to be so soon? Could he not have been allowed to accomplish some more things before leaving us?

Musk Proclaims His Solidarity With Jewish Leaders During X Discussion

They talked about how there are only 14 million Jews, and Musk said he always tells his Jewish friends to have more kids.

Netanyahu Tells Elon Musk He Hopes He Can ‘Roll Back’ Antisemitism On X

Obviously I’m against antisemitism, Musk told Netanyahu, adding that he’s against anything that promotes hate and conflict.

The Shofar Blasts – A Clarion Call For Unity

I always found it quite incredible that the first mitzvah that we are called upon to do as Jews at the beginning of the year is to listen. To pay attention to exactly what it is that Jewish destiny is about.

Brownsville, Brooklyn: How Chabad Is Breathing New Life Into A Historically Multicultural Community

Gentrification is a word Rabbi Overlander clearly dislikes, and when probed, both he and Rabbi Vogel say “no,” it’s not happening in Brownsville. A small percentage of homes are being sold to Orthodox Jews. Word of mouth spreads, and families, who come to see the homes, the parks, and other resources, decide to buy.

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