2024’s Five Best Books About Israel
That Israel's right to defend its civilians is being questioned every day all around the world demonstrates how important books that rise beyond rhetoric are – and that’s what these books do.
Abbas Reveals His True Colors
If Abbas really wants peace – as J Street and the State Department keep telling us – he would not have heaped praise on Shubaki in his eulogy.
The Gray Lady’s Latest anti-Israel Hit Job
Lest “The New York Times” be accused of basing its entire screed on anonymous sources, it made sure to include a quote from—you guessed it—a Gazan.
Millions of Christians Under Islamist Assault, Yet Pope Francis Targets the Jews
The Jews are not committing genocide against Muslims in Gaza, whose population grew almost 3% last year. Muslims, however, are committing mass murder via jihad against Christians in Africa. Yet the Pope cowers from defending his own flock.
Israelis, the Jews I Never Knew
Never again will I be able to look at secular Israelis–be it in Israel or in the diaspora–the same way I have in the past.
Academic Feminists Ponder “Whiteness and Palestine”
Conformity Run Amuck.
The Search for A Solution: Irving Bunim, ‘A Fire In His Soul’: Part III
The apparent lack of sensitivity to the needs of the observant Jews was visible in a number of areas
Caution, Religious Zionists: They Are Exploiting Your Good-Heartedness
Don't let the Haredi draft or the hostage issue divide our camp and topple the government.
Israel, Amos, and the Philistines
Israel's enemies in Gaza today, like the Philistines of old, constitute a mortal threat to the nation, although that threat diminishes as Israel again succeeds in overcoming its enemies.
This Land Is Our Land
As the State of Israel achieved more international recognition, including peace deals with Arab neighbors, many Israelis saw this recognition as the basis of our rights to the land. They no longer felt a need to rely upon the Bible as the basis of their rights and, thus, of their identity.
Chanukah Candles: Publicizing Historical Truth And Appreciating Truth in its Own Right
If the mitzvah of lighting candles is zecher l’Mikdash, then some form of mehadrin can be compared to other forms of hiddur mitzvah. But if the mitzvah is for pirsumei nisa, then mehadrin, especially mehadrin min hamehadrin, takes on new significance.
When The New Morality Is Just The Old Immorality
This pathology in human herd mentality has been successfully exploited by Russian Communists, German Nazis and Arab Islamists over the past century, and has led to disastrous results, not least for the inhabitants of those nations. Standing diametrically opposed to this superficial populism is the Jewish people.
Winks From Above: How Musical Synchronicity Led Me To G-d
I began putting on tefillin daily for the first time in nearly five years, more out of a transactional hope – a gumball machine theology – than genuine devotion. I figured if I gave something to G-d, maybe He’d give something back.
First, The Radical Left Defended Palestinian Terrorism; Now They Are Excusing The Murder Of...
And sure enough, if you do a search, you will find responses that echo the Secretary General's excuse for Hamas, applied now on social media to Luigi Mangione
Demographics Don’t Lie: The Decline of the Christian Population in PA- and Hamas-Controlled Areas
While Islamic tradition sees Christians and Jews as the “People of the Book,” they still retain only second-class status as “protected” dhimmi, an inferior status for not having accepted Islam.
Yosef & the Rehabilitation of Hill-Top Youth
One of the less-talked about aspects of the Shlav Bet recruitment of older soldiers by the IDF since October 7 is the army’s new willingness to accept applications from people with certain types of criminal records. Roz Lyons explains.
Thank You, Israel, for Saving the World, Defending Freedom and Reshaping the Middle East
Israel's approach to combating terrorism has always been characterized by thoroughness and determination -- for which is usually put through the tortures of hell by the very countries it is working to save
Today Marks Day 444 for Hostages in Gaza
Comparing the two situations shows how much has changed in the last four decades – none of it for the better.
Welcome to ‘Paddystine’
Dublin’s goal, according to Israel’s ambassador to Ireland, has been to undermine the Jewish state’s ability to defend itself by launching 'lawfare'
The Final Days
While much national attention is on the first 100 days of the Trump 2.0 presidency, there is growing reason to be concerned about the final days of Joe Biden's term.0
Countdown to Chaos? Dangerous Weeks Before Inauguration
While much national attention is on the first 100 days of the Trump 2.0 presidency, there is growing reason to be concerned about the final days of Joe Biden's term.
The Cost To Frum Jews In Changing Daylight Saving Time
Permanent Daylight Saving Time would force us to be late for about two months a year rather than two weeks. This would significantly affect the employment status of many people.
Chanukah, Chaos, And The Heroes Who Light The Way
Like the Maccabees, these individuals fought not just with weapons but with purpose, resilience, and a deep love for their people and their land. Their stories remind us that, even when the odds seem stacked against us, miracles are possible – but we must take the first step.
Black Wealth Matters
This plan will excite the targeted populations and demonstrate that you care for them, especially in blue urban centers like New York City, Chicago, and Los Angeles, which today are probably your weakest areas of voter support.
October 7 Supporters Sponsor Times Square Billboard
It also includes the usual selection of anti-Israel slurs: Israel is an apartheid state … it is engaged in a slow motion campaign of ethnic cleansing … the Al-Aqsa mosque has been desecrated again and again… and Israel is illegally holding over five thousand political prisoners (because the ICNA considers convicted Arab terrorists to be political prisoners).
As a Rabbi, I’m Praying for 2 Christian Children
We must unite against hatred and violence, actively challenging hate in all its forms.
A Year In The Life Of Australian Jews
To stand in solidarity with Israel, two days after Oct. 7, the Australian government decided to display images of the Israeli flag on the sails of the Sydney Opera House. Palestinian supporters retaliated by gathering at that landmark (while the Jews were warned to keep away) to set alight the Israeli flag, which they stomped on while shouting profanities. Police stood by and watched.
Assad’s Fall Creates New Era in Middle East
—and dangers—
Israel’s Biggest Enemy: The Thanks Bibi gets for Disabling Iran, Terrorist Groups
[Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu] has not earned the title "The Churchill of the Middle East" for nothing.
An Apparent Moral Demise
"Jewish people brought morality to the world thousands of years ago, and some people are still mad about it." — Safra Catz, CEO of Oracle, ynetnews.com, January 27, 2024.
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