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A Soldier’s Mother: The Soldier’s Answer for Elor Azariya

Not only was Elor Azariya slapped in the face, but every soldier with a gun. The message is they must, in the middle of battle, stop and think what some idiot judge will think of their action.

This Just In: Amona Capitulates Before the Court

The community has until 5 PM Thursday to capitulate to this blackmail note from the three justices.

What Bracha to Make on the Olympic Games? There’s an Answer!

Seeing a beautiful or exceptionally gifted person arouses awe and admiration, explains Rabbi Melamed, but they also might arouse envy.

The Answer (Continued From Last Week)

Running into his house, he told the good news to his wife and then sat down to say Tehillim in praise to the Almighty.

Corbyn Never Bothered to Answer Herzog’s Letter on Labour Anti-Semitism

Herzog wrote to Corbyn that he was “appalled and outraged by the recent instances of anti-Semitism by senior Labour party officials in the United Kingdom.”

Lieberman Isn’t the Answer

All of our security and wellbeing, both in a national, military sense, and in the camp of our homes, depends on our personal purity.

What Will I Answer?

When Israel was born the religious thought that the Mashiach was just around the corner. The secular thought that the state would make us normal.

The Answer to Globalized Jew-Hatred

Isn't it remarkable how the entire world can cooperate against Zionism, when it can't cooperate on almost anything else?!

How to Answer an Israel Boycott

On the surface, the legal case brought against the BDS movement sounds like a nuisance suit but a closer look at the effort shows that this legal attack on the BDS movement is on solid ground.

Radical Community Groups Condemn NYC Pols’ Trip to Israel

Radical groups protested a JCRC.UJA-sponsored trip of NYC politicians to Israel.

The Only Commonality Is Mass Killing

The suicide bomber's education and attack preparations are diametrically opposed to that of mass killers, as is their socialization.

US, Setting Example For Israel, Releases Taliban Terrorists

The Gitmo Five were released without a prisoner exchange.

Fear Or Distress?

Jacob and Esau are about to meet again after a separation of 22 years. It is a fraught encounter. Once, Esau had sworn to kill Jacob as revenge for what he saw as the theft of his blessing. Will he do so now, or has time healed the wound? Jacob sends messengers to let his brother know he is coming. They return, saying that Esau is coming to meet Jacob with a force of 400 men. We then read: “Then Jacob was greatly afraid and distressed” (Genesis 32:8).

The Age Of Disrespect

And Lavan and Betuel answered and said, “It is from Hashem that this has come forth. We can speak neither for nor against it.”...

Over Here, my Rain Is Happy!

Before Shabbat, the Heavens opened with a symphony of thunder and lightning, and the great blessing of rain washed over the Land of Israel in answer to our prayers. Like I do every year with the very first rain, I hurried outside and danced in joy, laughing happily as the raindrops splashed on my face.

Kosher or Not, the Internet Cannot be Stopped

The idea of a well-shackled mind being in a superior position to battle going OTD is certainly understandable. But in practice, the mind can no longer stay well-shackled. The internet is not only here to stay. Its ubiquity is increasing by leaps and bounds via the smart phone. No ban in the world has the power to stop it. It is like spitting in the wind.

Ask Any Eight-Year Old

Give this week’s Torah portion, “Lech Lecha,” to an eight-year old to read, ask him where God wants the Jewish People to live and he will answer “the Land of Israel” right away. Give it to a gentile to read and ask him the same question. “The Land of Israel” he will answer without batting an eye. Give it to a Jew in the Diaspora and ask him the same question, and you’ll get a dozen different answers.

Why Obama is Likely to Blow Debate No. 2

The short answer is: because he’s got nothing. There is no record to run on, no argument to make for four more years. The ideology that drives him is outdated and bankrupt. He has, in fact, implemented his policies – Republicans have had little means of stopping him – and those policies are the problem. But there’s a slightly longer answer too.

Are Your Investment Decisions Rational?

As a financial planner, I often ask new clients why a particular investment is included in their portfolio. One answer that I find somewhat worrying is: “I don’t really know how to explain it, but I just had a gut feeling that this stock was going to be a winner!”

A Sweet New Year

At the Ramat Gan Safari, near Tel Aviv, the animals were treated to sweet fruits and honey in celebration of the approaching of Rosh...

Why Me…Why Not me?

Just a few short days ago we were in summer mode, vacationing in the mountains, at the cottage, or on the road visiting family, friends or sightseeing. But with the start of September and school, we become all to aware that the Yamim Noraim - the Days of Awe – are upon us, that sobering period of time when a year's worth of our actions and activities will be evaluated by our Creator. His ultimate assessment and judgement will affect the quality and quantity of the days of our lives.

The Master Conductor Of All Events

The incident occurred during The Three Weeks when work at my place of employment for the summer months came to a standstill. I was to meet with a couple of high school buddies of mine at the train shelter in Cedarhurst, from where we had planned to walk to the park.

Nahal Recruits Swear Allegiance

New recruits were sworn into the Nahal Brigade at the Western Wall in Jerusalem a week ago. Nahal is an acronym for Noar Halutzi Lohem,...

Bais Yaakov Dropout: So Where Were My Parents?

When I said I wish someone had been there to tell me all the things I know about Judaism now, I was wrong. There were people who would have told me, had I been brave enough to ask. I have had many amazing influences in my life - my siblings, friends, families in my community. Now, looking back, I can see the effect that they had on me. But when I was fourteen and feeling like I didn't fit in, I didn't think anyone would understand.

Keeping the Faith

An increasing number of Orthodox Jews are questioning their faith and educators don't know how to respond.

Separate But Wet

Haredi guy floating in the men only beach of the Dead Sea. This so reminded me of the story of the man who can't fall...

Anatomy of a Jewish Wedding with Natalie Portman and a French Guy

When JTA reports on a Jewish wedding with one of the participants probably not a Jew, shouldn't that merit a comment?

The Olympics Obsession With Body Glorification and Might-Makes-Right

There is nothing wrong with competition and testing the limits of the body, when it is coupled with mutual respect and ethical sportsmanship.

Music During The Nine Days (Part I)

Question: Is it prohibited to listen to music in the privacy of one’s home (or car) during the Nine Days?

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