Banana syndrome at the URJ
Israel is an independent sovereign state, and it should not be treated as a banana republic.
Something New that Makes Me Blue: Ruach Halacha
This reduces the halachic process to an entirely ad hoc system.
Jews, Israelis, We’re Failing God’s Qualifying Test
To pass God's test, the Jewish People had to be independent of others and show faith in God.
Will Modern Orthodoxy Survive?
Yes, Modern Orthodoxy is losing some of its youth to secularism.
Arab Terror Becoming a Shabbat Routine
They know that on Shabbat our defenses are down and we're recharging our spiritual batteries.
Take Your Time, Bibi
The traditional means, such as a hardy bucket and a good, thick mop, are just fine.
European-Israeli Friendship, Oxymoron?
I really wonder if there is such a thing as European countries that like and support the State of Israel.
Brother Cameron, John Kerry Is Not an Antisemite, He’s an Idiot
You don't see Obama sending his brother to be his messenger to Kenyan people.
Who Moved Abutbul’s Cheese?
Moshe Abutbul has taken the knee-jerk response to all criticism and perceived threats.
Proposed Law: No ‘Mehadrin’ Kosher Food to Imprisoned Get Refusers
Lipman's proposal was crafted in coordination with Chief Rabbi Dovid Lau.
Shas HaShmad or Kiddush HaShem?
How well do Charedim do in the army? How well do they adjust?
False Charge of ‘Palestinian Kids in Cages’ Lives On in Documentary
One Israeli media outlet steadfastly refuses to set the record straight.
Israel Aid to Africa Combats Poverty
The Africa initiative includes an Israeli pledge of 24-million shekel ($6.8 million) to humanitarian relief in Africa.
You Must Know What You Don’t Know
There was a time when Gedolei Torah knew what they knew and knew what they didn’t know.
Waqf Employee Talking to a Jew on Temple Mount
Such pleasant people.
A Reasonable Alternative
The survival of the state requires control of Judea/Samaria and a primarily Jewish population without hostile elements.
Lessons Orthodox Judaism Can Learn from Mormons
Both communities value using books to study their texts, and digital devices are a less preferable way for younger people to study.
Samuel L. Jackson: We Don’t All Look Alike
Jackson milked the faux pas to the last drop.
Who’s the Real Illiterate?
Unfortunately, some people are still in the dark about the significance of this, and similar acts.
Jonathan Rosenblum on Abuse
Prosecution of predators is a crucial component in the therapeutic treatment of their victims.
Union Jacked
Saul is neither the first nor the last of the wolf pack to unite the tribes.
The Secular Religion of the Left
Their grandparents had already loosened their grip on religion and as the family disintegrated, materialism took its place.
Moving Towards the Army
My son continues to move slowly towards the army while working to complete his final year in high school.
Charedi Suicide Squads
I understand their angst. These are funds they have relied upon for decades in order to subsist.
Israel under Attack, Arabs Don’t Want True Peace
Peace only happens when one side declares unconditional surrender or both sides really want peace.