Pyrrhic Victory
I felt a mission to tell the story of Salonika's Jews so it would be known and remembered.
‘I Will Be Reliable In Supporting Israel’: An Interview with Councilman Erik Dilan
New York City Councilman Erik Dilan (D-Brooklyn) is a candidate in New York’s 7th Congressional District in the June 26 Democratic primary.
Lawyer: Netanyahu Trial May Take Years
It could easily drag on for years. There are mountains of files of supposed evidence and an incredibly long list of witnesses, both for and against.
Ima LeIma: Mother to Mother Charedi Women Caring in the Gaza War
When charedi women traveled to the bedsides of wounded soldiers and the homes of fallen soldiers in the months of July and August as Operation Tzuk Eitan (Protective Edge) progressed, their trepidation was very real. In Israel, charedim and the army is a sensitive issue. Would their visit be viewed with cynicism or would it be welcomed?
The Art Of Kedusha
His art is unique and vibrant, his subjects Torah, Kedushah and Eretz Yisrael.
Living In Terror In The Soviet Union: An Interview With Rabbi Hillel Zaltzman
My father went to a school in a neighborhood with no Jews and told my teacher, “My son is a sick boy who must relax two days a week – Saturday and Sunday.”
Mendelevich: ‘Educating Young Jews Is at the Core of my Being’
In Unbroken Spirit: A Heroic Story of Faith, Courage and Survival (Gefen Publishing), the newly released English translation of his memoir, internationally renowned former Soviet refusenik Rabbi Yosef Mendelevich tells a compelling story of struggle and victory. He spoke to The Jewish Press during his recent U.S. book tour.
Doctor Says Proper Breathing Can Be Key To Treating Covid-19
The medical team at the hospital reported that his situation was dangerous. Then he began using our Kinor Lev method according to my telephone instructions.
Where’s The Aron And Menorah Buried?
To foil his plan, the Jewish slaves who carried the menorah, upon crossing the Tiber River, threw it off the bridge, where it remains to this day buried in the muddy depths of the river.
The Mischlinge Expose
I wanted to try and begin to understand the unfathomable: How did such evil come about?
A Life With Emunah
I don’t believe in too much grief. Hashem gives, and He can take away, Risa explained.
Betina Thorball to BDS: Herbalists Have a Right to Professional Neutrality
BDS poisons herbs.
Rav Avigdor Miller: His Early Years
The third yahrzeit of HaRav Avigdor Miller, zt"l, occurred a few weeks ago. I had the privilege of knowing him as a talmid and on a personal level for more than 30 years, from about 1970 until his passing in 2001.
Popular Rabbi: The Shin Bet Deems Me More Dangerous Than Terrorists: An Interview with...
What does it profit the world if a rabbi works on himself in the confines of his home until he becomes a great tzaddik and turns into an angel while the rest of mankind turns into beasts?
About “Rabbi” Lerner
In short, Michael Lerner is neither Orthodox nor a Rabbi. We DO know that he is an anti-Semite though, one who claims that Jews themselves are to blame for anti-Semitism!
He Who Saves The Life Of Even One Jew Is Likened To One Who...
Rosh Hashanah, the start of the High Holidays, was fast approaching. I had promised myself that this year would be different. For years I have followed their activities with a mild interest, just an observer, as though their concerns were not my own, but this year, in the wake of recent media storms and false accusations, I promised myself that I would finally take a stand. I would go down to their Jerusalem office and see for myself. And I did. As I pushed open the doors of their rather nondescript office I took a deep breath - welcome to largest life saving industry in all of Israel – Agudat Efrat.
Chipping Away At The Charedi Poverty Rate – An Interview with Stuart Hershkowitz, Vice...
It's not the same in Israel. Academia is still a real flashpoint with charedim. And particularly in regards to women.
Brooklyn-Born Pol Tops Candidate List for Efrat City Council
Avraham Ben-Tzvi still believes the Eitam hill, Efrat’s only remaining land reserve, must be developed urgently, or the town will lose it for good.
They Went to “Build a Jewish Country”
Lola survived the Nazi genocide and with Yehuda Bielski went to Palestine. In commemoration and celebration of Israel on the Jewish State's 60th birthday, the following is from her memoir, "ONE CAME BACK" -- edited recollections about an extraordinary time in Jewish history when extraordinary people worked to, as Yehuda put it, "build a Jewish country."
The World’s Best Wines Are Produced In… Israel? – An Interview with Psagot CEO...
It’s unbelievable, if you think about it: After 2,000 years – in 1967 – we came back to the land where our winery is located and found this coin with the date 67.
Using Spiritual Tools To Help Singles
Hundreds of people have gotten to the chuppah directly or indirectly through the group.
Looking Out For New York State’s Non-Public School Students: An interview with the OU’s...
It’s a struggle year after year for our schools to hire and retain the quality teachers they need.
Rav Avigdor Miller: His Years as Mashgiach
What follows below should be read in light of what Orthodoxy in the United States was during the forties, fifties and sixties. Orthodoxy certainly looked at least 'externally' different than it does today. In general, Orthodox Jews dressed in a fashion similar to their gentile neighbors. Most Orthodox men were clean shaven.
10 Minutes With Mayor Bill De Blasio
The people who did not attend – I respect them, but none of them have been chosen as the party’s nominee.
Memories Of Camp Bais Yaakov
Rabbi Neuhouse wanted many girls to have opportunities to be in camp. So, he got people to sponsor them.
Israel National ‘American Football’ Team Competing in 1st Official Game in Europe
In recent years, there has been a big push to grow and develop American Football here in Israel.
‘The Left Holds The Arabs In Such Low Regard’: An Interview with Author and...
During the Nazi period, as bad as the Germans were, no German politician ever declared openly a desire to exterminate the Jews.
‘How Can You Be A Jew If You Don’t Know Tanach?’: An Interview with...
King Solomon said it long ago: “Cast your bread upon the waters” because you don’t know when you’ll hit something. Our job is to do.
“And None Shall Make Them Afraid” A New Book by Rick Richman
An interview with the author
From the Kinneret to Across the World: Israel Forever and Swim4Sadna are Bridging the...
Jews are looking for positive means to feel more connected to Israel. Suggestion: Support Swim4Sadna