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Israeli Supreme Court Orders Stop to Yeshivah Funding for Haredim Required to Enlist in IDF

The Israeli prime minister had asked for another extension—this time for 30 days—so he could reach a political agreement on the issue

Ben-Gvir: Biden sides with Tlaib, Sinwar over Netanyahu

The national security minister told The New York Times that the US president is "enormously mistaken" to pressure Israel over its military campaign against Hamas.

Israel to Provide ‘Security Bubble’ for Gaza Pier

The IDF would also be responsible for physically connecting the pier to Gaza's shore, according to U.S. officials.

White House Launches Campaign to Whitewash Marwan Barghouti

Starting in 2014, Barghouti has been calling for Ramallah to sever its security cooperation with Israel and for a third intifada.

Netanyahu to Pro-Israel Democratic Lawmakers: No Substitute for Victory

It was mostly Democrats, the old and familiar kind of Democrats, who may be disappearing from the face of the Earth.

Former US Senator Joe Lieberman Dies at 82

Lieberman was chosen by then-Vice President Al Gore to be his running mate in the 2000 presidential election, becoming the first Jewish candidate to do so.

Israel and Cyprus Move Forward on Underwater Electric Cable Plan

The submarine electric cable project (The Great Sea Interconnector) will connect Israel’s electricity grid to Cyprus and from there to Greece, and to the European electricity grid.

Gallup: Most Americans Oppose Israeli Actions Against Hamas

The proportion who disapprove of the IDF campaign rose from 45% in November to 55% this month.

Feminist Silence: Hamas’s Sexual Violence

Radical feminism, as a narrow expression of the original movement, is spectacularly failing to exemplify society's moral and ethical precepts.

Anatomy of an Antisemite

In the Orwellian universe of the U.N., where “Jewish lobby” conspiracy theorists like Francesca Albanese are embraced, good is evi

State Dept Complains Israel is “Writing Off Their Reputation Damage”

“The Israelis seemed oblivious to the fact that they are facing major, possibly generational damage to their reputation.”

Daniel Perez: The Living Bridge Between Purim And Pesach

Only solidarity can direct us towards achieving our own redemption, and only unity can win over G-d’s favor and divine intervention.

Rep. Ritchie Torres: Supporting Israel Is Common Sense

If anything ever happens to me, if I’m ever assassinated, people should assume that it was likely anti-Zionist activists.
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The Eternal Flame

Yishai Fleisher is at top of Hebron and prays for strength in this challenging period. Rabbi Shmuely Boteach joins Yishai to discuss his appearance on Piers Morgan's show and to understand Senator Chuck Schumer's and President Biden's motivations. Then, Yishai comments on CNN's interview with Minister Rabbi Amichai Eliyahu. Finally, Ben Bresky on the history of Shaarei Tzedek Hospital, and Table Torah about the Eternal Flame.

Parashat Tzav: Spinoza, the Alter Rebbe, and the Eternal Fire

The repeated commandment for the Cohanim to keep the fire burning seems to undermine the purpose of the Heavenly fire: the open manifestation of God’s miraculous providence.

The Origins Of Suffering

When man ate from the tree of knowledge of good and bad, he realized his full potential to pursue sin. This choice damaged both him and the world.

Bells And Whistles

In her mind, all of her ancestors are swaying with her and she hears Baruch Levine singing harmony as she recites the timeless prayer for her children to be scholars and illuminators of the world. And in the middle of the spiritual euphoria (if she is lucky enough to get so far) she feels a tug on her leg. Mommy, can I have apple juice? Mommy, it’s not fair…

The Relationship That Could Have Been

The carpenter was shocked! If only he had known he was building his own house, he would have invested so much more effort.

Sarcasm In The Torah

There is some fascinating research that seems to show that there is a social function for sarcasm, which actually can aid learning and creativity, notwithstanding the more frequent toxic effects of hostility and passive aggressiveness.

The Four Ws And An H

My good friend knew all the above already, as a good friend does, but she listened anyway.

To Purify Israel

The Aish Kodesh says we read this parsha every year before the giving of the first mitzvah on Parshat HaChodesh because first we must give ourselves over entirely to obedience to Hashem.

Life Is A Miracle

Miracles that are revealed are intended to inspire a person to change his life for the better. However, when a person becomes accustomed to miracles as such they no longer affect him. A miracle that happens often and becomes nature may cause him to err in his thinking and stray.

Pesach Cleaning

The Gemara in Pesachim teaches us that leaven is a symbol for the evil inclination: Just as yeast agitates the dough, so too the yeitzer hara agitates the soul of man trying to get him to sin.

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