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Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks

The Necessity Of Asking Questions

By Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks z"l

Judaism is not a religion of blind obedience. Astonishingly of 613 commandments, there is no Hebrew word that means “to obey.” Judaism is the rarest of phenomena: a faith based on asking questions,

Editorial

Questions About The Azaria Conviction

By Editorial Board

In view of the complicated circumstances, why would the court not credit the exculpating evidence?

Guest Blog

Are You Completely Nuts? Three Answers to Aliyah Questions

By Jacob L. Freedman, MD

For everyone who doubted whether or not making aliyah it was worth it, know that there is nothing to inspire personal growth like waking up each morning as a Jew in the Land of The Jewish People.

Anti-Israel NGOs / Australia, New Zealand and Oceania / Boycott / BDS / Gaza / Hamas / IDF & Security / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority / Politics / Terrorism

NGO Monitor, Australian Jews, Pose Disturbing Questions to Christian Charity Chief on Eve of Hadassah Speech

By JNi.Media

“When one of its senior managers stands accused of engineering and concealing – for years – a massive diversion of funds to the Hamas terror organization ... this is not the right moment to promote the interests of World Vision."

Op-Eds

Ten Questions About Israel For The Presidential Candidates

By Stephen M. Flatow

Have you noticed that Israel has barely been mentioned in the current presidential campaign? Here are ten questions that I think the candidates need to address.

From the Paper / NY

Questions Surround New Kosher Food Booth At New York State Fair

By Marc Gronich

I can tell you our price point is probably lower than our competitors at the New York State Fair. We want to make it where everyone can try the food….

Parsha

Questions Have Answers – Answers Don’t Have Answers

By Rabbi Ben Tzion Shafier

Korach wasn’t approaching Moshe to seek the truth; his sole intention was to mock and discredit Moshe.

Video of the Day

What Would You Do if Israelis/Arabs Put Down Their Weapons?

By Video of the Day

Corey Gil-Shuster goes around the Land of Israel asking local people interesting questions from viewers around the world. Q: PA Arabs: What would you do if Israelis put down their weapons? and the reverse: Q: Israelis: What would you do if Arabs put down their weapons?

Guest Blog

Confronting the Left at the Jerusalem Day Parade

By Ari Fuld HY"D

Ari Fuld asked a few simple questions at the Jerusalem Day Parade. Watch what happens...

Ask the Rabbi

Q & A: More Sefirah Questions (Part III)

By Rabbi Yaakov Klass

Question: Is there a requirement to say “Hineni muchan u’mezuman…” before Sefirat HaOmer? Also if a person arrives late for Maariv, should he count sefirah first with the minyan or proceed immediately to Maariv? Moshe Jakobowitz Brooklyn, NY

This Ongoing War

An Ally in the Fight Against Terror and the Questions That Don't Get Asked

By Frimet and Arnold Roth

Ahlam al-Tamimi is a genuine pan-Arab celebrity an eloquent figure energetically advocating from Jordan for more violence, more murder and more jihad - all directed at Jewish and Israeli targets.

Ask the Rabbi

Q & A: More Sefirah Questions (Part II)

By Rabbi Yaakov Klass

Question: Is there a requirement to say “Hineni muchan u’mezuman…” before Sefirat HaOmer? Also if a person arrives late for Maariv, should he count sefirah first with the minyan or proceed immediately to Maariv? Moshe Jakobowitz Brooklyn, NY

Ask the Rabbi

Q & A: More Sefirah Questions (Part I)

By Rabbi Yaakov Klass

Question: Is there a requirement to say “Hineni muchan u’mezuman…” before Sefirat HaOmer? Also if a person arrives late for Maariv, should he count sefirah first with the minyan or proceed immediately to Maariv? Moshe Jakobowitz Brooklyn, NY

Ask the Rabbi

Q & A: Sefirat HaOmer Questions (Part II)

By Rabbi Yaakov Klass

Question: What if someone counted the Omer but forgot to utter the blessing – has he fulfilled his obligation? Also, why is a blessing necessary altogether? There is no blessing for the counting of the zayin nekiyim. M. Goldman Miami Beach, FL

Ask the Rabbi

Q & A: Sefirat HaOmer Questions (Part I)

By Rabbi Yaakov Klass

Question: What if someone counted the Omer but forgot to utter the blessing – has he fulfilled his obligation? Also, why is a blessing necessary altogether? There is no blessing for the counting of the zayin nekiyim. M. Goldman Miami Beach, FL

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Freedom Is the Ownership of Time

By Itamar Frankenthal

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