Achdus and Blessing
I see less unity between religious factions than between religious Jews and secular Jews
Is it True that ‘No One Really Frum Has a TV’?
With this comment Rabbi Schneierson wiped out of Orthodoxy most of observant Jewry including many Haredim.
Photoshopping Women Out of the Holocaust
Digitally removing women from Holocaust photos dishonors those women and the victims and survivors of the Holocaust.
The Joy of Achdus
It doesn’t matter to what segment of Orthodox Jewry one belongs. All segments celebrate this day with the same exuberance. It is truly the Torah which unites us all, right to left.
What is Modern Orthodoxy?
Incorporating ideologies that contradict Jewish norms is not the way to conserve Judaism, bor restore Modern Orthodoxy.
Misplaced Rage
"The Obama administration proved once again that it is the best friend of its enemies, and the biggest enemy of its friends."
Emes Ve-Emunah: Who Will Be More Effective Against Terror?
Clinton said we first need to examine the facts of the attack. Well… of course. But I did not hear any determination in her voice. Not this time and not really ever.
On Moving the US Embassy to Jerusalem
‘Is moving the US embassy to Jeruselam worth it?’ Is it the right thing to do? What will be the actual repercussions of this move? Is moving the embassy to Jerusalem worth the ‘price’ of doing that?
What Now?
One can say whatever they wish about the President or his ulterior motives. But one cannot deny the significance of what he has done for the Jewish people.
Emes Ve-Emunah: Living Up to the Ideals of Modern Orthodoxy
The ideal of Modern Orthodoxy should be not be viewed as a compromise the way most Charedim view it.
Do Poverty and Violence Glorify the Torah?
A violent confrontation between 2 groups erupted at the Ponevezh Yeshiva; dozens injured
Emes Ve-Emunah Judaism and the Liberal vs Conservative Value System
Which political philosophy is closest to Judaism, liberal or conservative?
An Obama Critic Gone Mad
Obama is not anti Israel. He's just misguided, perhaps blinded by his desire to force a peace treaty
The Supreme Court Decision on DOMA
In a democracy that separates church from state, it makes sense to not allow biblical prohibitions to impede freedom to those who do not believe in the bible.
The Outreach Revolution
Our battles with the Conservative movement are over. They no longer pose a threat to Orthodoxy.
A Step in the Right Direction
The moderate Charedi world that I often talk about as the future of mainstream American Orthodoxy - is a beneficiary of the new high school curriculum.
Why Bill Cosby is a Great Man
The clip shows he truly understands antisemitism.
An Ignorant Student
It isn’t only important how hard a student studies, but what he studies.
Dissing the Rav
The T that is missing is in the honorific ‘ZTL’ written after the name of rabbinic leaders that have passed away.
Jonathan Rosenblum on Abuse
Prosecution of predators is a crucial component in the therapeutic treatment of their victims.
Stop Deriding Black Hatters!
In the spirit of 'elu v’elu' we should just agree to disagree and respect each other’s views and lifestyles as long as they do not impinge on the rights of others.
Anger at Haredim: Who Is to Blame?
The draft is but one area Haredi leaders badly stumble over.
Emes Ve-Emunah: What about the Refugees?
Should US allow in refugees or deny entry to them because a suicide bomber might come in with them?
How Low Can MK Gafni Sink?!
He is willing to destroy other Torah institutions – NOT to save his own – but as an act of revenge?!
Idealism Delayed is not Idealism Denied
the Islamic Jihad terrorists that ambushed Yehuda were caught. They will now face Israeli justice. But that will hardly comfort the bereaved. His loss will be felt for a lifetime by all that were close to this gentle and kind man.
Peace Negotiations: Necessary Waste of Time
One might say that this is a major achievement by the administration. But one would be wrong.
Does This Make Me Open Orthodox?
Open Orthodoxy wants to dispense with brahca shelo asani isha or believe Chazal guilty of misogyny
Walking a Mile in Someone Else’s Shoes
Of course the young men in Yeshivos get the same kind of Mussar, but they hardly have any time to act on it.
Putting the Blame Where it Really Belongs
He has taught his Chasidim that one of the worst sins a Jew can do is inform on a fellow Jew to the government.
Could Suicide Have Been Prevented?
The bottom line for me here is that a life could have been saved.