Whose Judaism is it Anyway?
The tragedy that we face today is that everyone thinks they are the sole possessors of the answer.
In Hebrew: ‘A Consideration’
A daily dose of Hebrew.
Why Celebrate the Circumcision of Jezeus?
The history of January 1st should make Jews think twice before they celebrate New Year’s and take part in its heathen festivities.
New Finds from First Temple Period at Motza
The Israel Antiquities Authority has announced the discovery of a rare cache of sacred vessels from the early days of the Kingdom of Judea.
Settling Back to Quiet
May God forever bless us with these messy floors and children who never listen for the siren, never look where to hide.
Have We Been Overlooking Southern Lebanon?
Here in Israel, keeping your head in the sand is seen as an unbearably expensive option.
Meet Egyptian Activist Maikel Nabil: Pro-democracy and Pro-Israel
Egyptian blogger Maikel Nabil spent over 302 days in prison for criticizing the Egyptian Military after it took power in early 2011.
In Hebrew: ‘Calculation’
A daily dose of Hebrew.
Here, It’s Not Xmas At All
How can the Jews of the Diaspora put up with it?
So They Won’t Have to Serve
My son-in-law needs to believe that there will be no need for soldiers in another 18 or so years. Deep down, I want to believe that too.
Every Jew – a .22?
I believe that the massacre in Newton would never have happened if guns were made illegal.
Visualizing the Beit HaMikdash
How would the Beit HaMikdash fit into the landscape of the Old City?
Madmen and Crowds
Crowd culture expects everyone to follow the leader, to join the meme, to move with the flow, but that is something that crazy people cannot do.
‘Articles of Faith’: The Absence of Critical Thinking About ‘Settlements’
Those who insist that the "settlements" represent the biggest obstacle to peace should be asked to explain why their theory doesn't match with the history.
Religious Pluralism Within Orthodoxy
My harsh criticism is reserved for extremist behavior that is a result of those Hashkafos – even if it is from my own.
Color Me Camel
In the diary of terror victim Tal Kehrmann, Tal's parents found a picture of a camel, but it had not been colored in...
January 1st is Not New Year’s
In galut, wee become possessed by the foreign lands and cultures where we live.
Ukranian Politician Calls Mila Kunis a ‘Dirty Jewess’
Ukranian politician Igor Miroshnichenko said Mila Kunis, who left the Ukraine at a yong age, was a "zhydovka" and not a "true Ukrainian."
Journalists, The Right to Live and Other Human Rights
Human Rights Watch attacked Israel for bombing a media installation. Perhaps they have forgotten the story of Palestinian journalist Ahlam Tamimi.
Postcard From Israel: Bet She’an
During the Hellenistic period, the city of Nysa-Scythopolis was founded. In 749 CE it was destroyed in the massive earthquake which hit the area.
In Hebrew: ‘Deadline’
A daily dose of Hebrew.
Warning! Xmas!
If you think that living in a Xtrian land doesn’t affect you at all, it’s because your brain has been so saturated with dreams of white Christmases.
In Hebrew: ‘200-Shekel Discount’
A daily dose of Hebrew.
Naftali Bennett and the Mafdal’s Last Hurrah
Why it makes absolutely no difference how many seats the Jewish Home party gets.
Mr. President, What Are You Thinking?
How many times do we have to hear statements like 'the Jews have too much Power' before we realize that the people saying it are anti- Semites?!
That’s the Way the World Is…
My children go to school behind fences, with an armed guard at the gates.
Build Israel, not Palestine
The biggest obstacle to peace, of course, is the Palestinian intention to establish an Arab state from the river to the sea.
Will Naftali Bennett’s ‘Broken Chip’ Kill the Hopes of a Million Voters?
In the end, what the media in Israel has been selling at high volume is that Naftali Bennett retracted.
Why Should I Move to Israel?
Each individual Jew should put his life in line with the goal of Clal Israel and not just live a private, ritual Judaism, practicing personal precepts, stripped of our national essence.
Mayan Calendar Expires, No Apocalypse So Far, See You in 2240
By the way, Rosh Hashana 6000 falls on Monday night, October 1, 2239.