The Co$t of Being the “People of the Book”
Average annual Jewish day school tuition grades K-12=$15,000; average Catholic school tuition=$3,383
Emes Ve-Emunah: Is It All Over but the Shouting?
Trump has exponentially surpassed all expectations and is on a path to win the Republican nomination
Gadol School
The problem in much of Charedi education is insisting ALL young men should strive to be THE Gadol.
Does This Make Me Open Orthodox?
Open Orthodoxy wants to dispense with brahca shelo asani isha or believe Chazal guilty of misogyny
Why Orthodox Jews Tend to be Politically Conservative
Originalists,as Scalia called them, follow the constitution just as its framers originally intended
Emes Ve-Emunah: A Women Needs a Man Like a Fish Needs a Bicycle
All candidates pledge support of Israel but relations will most improve with a Republican like Rubio
Emes Ve-Emunah: Restoring Our Image as a Light unto Nations
How disappointing it is that a declaration made about Jewish ethics in Jewish leadership is needed.
Is Getting Married Younger the Answer?
Should young people be advised to marry before they are ready just to solve the shidduch crisis?
The Settlers of Chevron
If it were up to me, I'd evacuate all of Chevron’s Jews & consider doing the same in Kiryat Arba
Extremist Modesty and the First Feminist President
Hillary wants to be the first woman to be President more than she wants to be President.
Why Do Religious Jews Live Longer?
Why does being a religious Jew – especially a Charedi Jew make one happier and live longer?
Emes Ve-Emunah: Outreach that Legitimizes Heterodoxy
Are there situations when Orthodox rabbis can interact with heterodox rabbis or enter their space?
Emes Ve-Emunah: Two Torahs? Now More than Ever!
There is apparently one Torah for Jews in America, and one for Jews in Israel.
Emes Ve-Emunah: Two Kinds of Terrorism and How to Stop Them
Can it be that every Muslim is so heartless as to cheer murder? It often seems the case among Arabs.
Emes Ve-Emunah: What about the Refugees?
Should US allow in refugees or deny entry to them because a suicide bomber might come in with them?
Emes Ve-Emunah: Listening to the Lord
Eschewing labels, Lord Sacks prefers the term "Jews Engaged with the World"(JEW)to Modern Orthodox
Emes Ve-Emunah: I Want, I Want, Want…
Is the Judaism commitment by young women in her community so shallow they'd leave if disappointed?!
Emes Ve-Emunah: The Equality of Women in Judaism
Advocates argue, since today's semicha is different, we should not fear ordaining women as Rabbis
Emes Ve-Emunah: On the Anniversary of His Assassination
Who can forget that vile handshake between Rabin & Arafat? A handshake forced upon Rabin by Clinton
Emes Ve-Emunah: I Love Lucy
There are Arab Muslims like Lucy Aharish. Probably a lot more than most of us realize. Fortunately.
The Right Choice
At YU, Torah's the 'Ikkar' but 'Mada' is close behind, it is to be valued & studied; it's YU’s motto
Blaming the Jews
Jews get stabbed in Israel and Sec'y of State Kerry says it’s about the settlements. What nonsense!
Women – and Charedi Publications
Erasing women from the public square sends a very negative message to young girls in that society.
Emes Ve-Emunah: Defining Modern Orthodoxy as Centrism
Modern Orthodoxy adheres to orah and Halacha but embraces secular education, ethics, and culture
Emes Ve-Emunah: The Real Danger and How do Deal with it
Charedi argument that one can get along without internet is being quickly discarded by many Charedim
Emes Ve-Emunah: Normalcy
Judaism's only way for survival is through "normalcy" by the mainstream discrediting the extremes
Emes Ve-Emunah: Is Objectifying Women Human Nature?
In dating women are seen 1st as objects; people 2nd regardless of claims to contrary from any group.
Emes Ve-Emunah: Note to Congress: Vote Down This Deal
No one wants war; sometimes there's no choice. Sometimes it's the lesser of 2 evils. US must prepare
Emes Ve-Emunah: Living Up to the Ideals of Modern Orthodoxy
The ideal of Modern Orthodoxy should be not be viewed as a compromise the way most Charedim view it.
Emes Ve-Emunah: Making Chumros the Minimum Standard
The Halacha of shmirat einayim (guarding one’s eyes) is incumbent on the MAN; it's his obligation
