Six Million Excuses NOT to Make Aliyah
The one reason to make Aliyah outweighs all the arguments not to move to Israel.
Jewish Press Blogger’s Movie to Hit the Big Screen
An Israeli actor pal asked me why I knew nothing about Judaism-The question hit like a thunderbolt
My Encounter with Rav Lichtenstein
What was supposed to have been a 15 minute interview, turned into an intense learning session and intellectual battle, the likes of which I had never experienced in my entire life.
My Rav
Rav Lichtenstein did not learn Tanaim, Amoraim, Rishonim and Achronim, rather he learned with them
The Tzohar Rabbinical Organization on the passing of Rabbi Aharon Lichtenstein
"Rav Lichtenstein's vision and inspiration served to guide the development of Tzohar."
Humiliated on the Temple Mount
Told to conceal Jewish symbols- kippa/tzitzit-I despaired having to hide my Jewishness in Jerusalem
The Diapora’s Dilemma in Sydney
The decision to not publicly light the Menorah in Sydney, epitomizes the eternal dilemma of Judaism and Jews in the Diaspora.
I know My Son in Nepal is OK because VISA Israel Told Me So
A ‘good news’ story from the Nepal avalanche disaster to warm your heart. Take out your Kleenex.
Moving Back the Clocks Gives Bibi and Abbas Perfect Excuse Not to Meet
Israel and the Palestinian Authority cannot even agree to move their clocks back on the same day.
Australian Rabbi: Love Muslims and Everything Will Be OK
Is Woodstock still leading the world to destruction?
War Diary: A Letter to My California Cousins
There is much I can write you about what is going here, but I am wondering what I should not write.
I will start by...
My War Diary: War is Hell but National Suicide is Worse
We mourn the dead, wish a speedy recovery to the wounded, and pray that God guides the government.
Israel Guilty of Disproportionate Attacks by not Wiping Out Hamas
The only thing disproportionate is the world’s hatred of Israel.
Kidnapping Saga: Wells Empty of Water but Full of Snakes and Scorpions
"They took him and cast him into the pit. (Gen. 37:24). Rashi: “There was no water; there were snakes and scorpions."
Apologists for Hamas Hitch a Ride on Terror
"I'm an old hitchhiker, I wonder what's a waitin' ‘round the bend" - John Denver.