Rav Soloveitchik’s Clear Stand on Homosexuality
What Rav Soloveitchik said in 1974 is truer than ever: normative Judaism is on the defensive in the modern world.
The ‘Donald’
Despite the potential horrendous consequences, I find the prospect of Hillary vs. Trump fascinating
118 Years Ago in Basel
Herzl told the Zionist delegates,"If you will it, it is no dream."
Tisha B’Av- The Lessons of Jerusalem 5773
Every year, one of the greatest challenges going into Tisha B'Av is the statement of the Gemara Yerusalmi “A generation in which the Temple is not built is considered to be one in which it was destroyed"
Linking Battlefield and Yeshiva
Please, the Yeshiva boys should pray and study more and harder for this endangered young soldier!
The Short Vort: We’ve Got You Covered
If HaShem says, "Let it Snow, Let it Snow, Let it Snow" here are some suggestions for a fun day!
Death & Taxes: Welcome to Obamaland
Welcome to Obamaland, where death and taxes is no longer an ironic statement, but a grim reality.
Stop Skirting the Issue: Pants vs. Skirts
In the minds of parents who make a war out of pants vs skirts, they are “fighting” a noble cause but many times they have lost their daughter—both in religion and in terms of their relationship.
Ask Ayman #2
And now for MORE Muslim musings-Go Ask Ayman-
Saving Our Teens From the Lion’s Den
To prepare our teens for when they enter the lion’s den of the anti-Israel and anti-Semitic college campus, our students need first hand exposure to the settlements.
Lies the Washington Post Told Me
One would think the Washington Post might do a little fact-checking on the op-eds they publish.
From Far-off India to the IDF: An Immigrant’s Tale
Unlike the rest of the fine young men and women being honored, most born and raised in Israel, young Eliezer Menashe's journey began over 5,000 km. away in a remote village along India's northeastern border
The End and the Beginning
The lighting of the Chanukah candles which took place just minutes after the conclusion of his funeral was meaningful in that it represented the rekindling of that exact spiritual light which he infused in this world during his over 100 years of active service to Hashem and His people.
Wanted: A Modern Jabotinsky
Israel, too, must take blame because it never implemented “Iron Wall” introducing Arabs to "reality"
A Red Carpet Welcome
When I mentioned we had just made aliyah, everyone proceeded to dance around the table singing the words, “V’Shavu Banim LeGevulam.” (The children shall return to their borders)
Iran Draws ‘Red Line’ against US Intervention in Syria
Iran had also threatened Israel specifically if it does anything in Syrian territory, but nothing happened when it did.
HEADING in the Wrong Direction
Yes, indeed the permanent, knee-jerk reaction is to tell WOMEN to make a change that may help bring about a refuah for someone sick or for some other ill that plagues a community.
Rock , Paper, SCISSORS-No Magazine
When an Arab terrorist enters the editorial offices of Haaretz, sing Kumbaya in 4 part harmony.
An Open Letter to ALL Parents in Bet Shemesh
The Tzniut Police of Bet Shemesh have shed JEWISH blood in the name of Judaism. The “police office” who made the decision that a woman was not properly dressed was a fourteen-year-old child.
From the River to the Sea
A peaceful and workable solution to the Arab-Israeli conflict
On Settlements, anti-Semitism, Arab democracy–and more
Ready for a great book? Recommended reading on democracy in the Arab world, the industry of lies against Israel, Zionism, anti-Semitism, settlements, and Haredi army service.
Art
Not used to being challenged, the Left's "culture monopoly" howled; Their role is to dictate "taste"
OU Solidarity Mission – Epilogue and Afterthoughts
Here in Israel there are the many who load up their cars with food, and drink and candy and books to deliver them to soldiers and communities in the south.
Let’s do the TRUMP!!
A musical offering in honor of America's newly inaugurated 45th President, Donald Trump
“Be Careful What You Wish For”
The story of how a Baal Teshuva ended up in Yerushalayim when he was hoping to learn in Bavel--and gave thanks.
Disbelief
Aren’t there all types of danger to which we are exposing ourselves? Maybe; and indeed, as the last few days have shown, our lives are precarious to say the least and indeed, sometimes tragedy strikes and as we mentioned, we cannot understand why.
Concerns
A vile comparison from the mouth of the man who led the expulsion of Jews from their homes.
Rebbe Santa
This may seem like a strange topic for a Rav of a Shul to talk about; however, since I enjoy sharing all facets of...
Why Today’s Syrian Refugees are not Yesterday’s Jews
To make a comparison between today's Syrian refugees and Jews fleeing Nazis is a travesty of truth
From Hebron to Pittsburgh
We need to stop being naïve and innocent: anti-Semitism always was and always will be, and in most places across the world it’s getting worse. How ironic that on the very Shabbat that I was in Hebron talking about what was done to defend Jewish lives in America and how we miss Rabbi Kahane’s leadership and couragea terrible massacre occurred to innocent Jews.