We Must Welcome All Of Our Friends
I believer that Israel’s future is in the hands of Hashem, but I also recognize that Hashem created a world where we must secure our people’s future. The Jewish people must enlist Christian friends … to ensure America’s support of Israel.
Every One Victim Stands For A Hundred Victims
When media reports measure the effects of a terrorist attack by the number of people killed and wounded, they are giving a superficial report of the true effect of a terrorist attack.
Real Leaders Solve Problems
As much as the Arab and charedi sectors must begin participating in Israeli national life, the rest of Israeli society must incorporate Arabs and charedim into Israeli society.
Biden And Bennett And No Building Permits
The only people who think a potential Palestinian state will be confined to the West Bank are Americans who aren’t familiar with actual Palestinians.
Why Do People Hate Zionism?
More insidious an accusation is the denial of the historical connection of the Jewish people to their own land. Anti-Zionists frequently peddle the false claim that Jews are colonialist foreigners who came from Europe to occupy a native people’s land.
Reclaiming Zionism For The Jewish People
Shop at most major malls in the United States and you’ll find Israelis who have overstayed their visas, selling Dead Sea salt products. The draw of America, the land of dreams, is too good for many Israelis to forgo.
Thank You, Gap Year Guests
One of the most influential parts of a student’s time in Israel is their time outside the classroom with Israeli families.
Settler Leaders Shouldn’t Legitimize J-Street
When I described the fear our children experience due to Palestinian terror, I didn’t feel a sympathetic heart in the room.
Dear Orlee, Oy!
It is heartbreaking that a Jewish woman, smart enough to gain admission and rise to a leadership position at Harvard wouldn’t recognize that BDS will never lead to Palestinian advancement or peace between Israel and the Palestinians.
500 Skittles, Ukraine And Zionist Values
Zionism doesn’t maintain Jews have a right to the land of Israel so that Jews will have a place of refuge, the Jewish right to their ancestral homeland stands irrespective of Jewish safety and security.
Jewish Anti-Semitism: Nothing New Under the Sun
We can choose to focus on those who have veered from our ways or focus on those looking to build the dream of Jewish peoplehood.
Reinvigorating Israel Advocacy With Zionism
There are many Zionist progressives. Indicting all progressives as anti-Zionist is not only unhelpful, it’s dishonest.
Where Is Another Begin When We Need Him?
A government that is diverse, but whose diversity prevents improvement, is a poor government and has lost its mandate to govern.
Palestinian Terrorists Houses Must Be Demolished
Palestinians love repeating the line that house demolitions don’t deter attacks on their own. The answer is that house demolitions together with other policies combine to create a terror shield.
The Tale Of Two Attacked Synagogues
Repeated attacks on Jewish synagogues, tombs and people can partially explain why a synagogue being burned to the ground by Palestinians garnered little or no attention.
We Don’t Pray Towards Jerusalem
The most sacred place for the Jewish people isn’t Jerusalem or the Western Wall, it’s the Temple Mount.
When Did Zionism Begin?
Early political Zionists weren't starting a new movement in the late 1800s. Herzl, Nordau, Jabotinsky, Weizmann, and Ben Gurion strove to fulfill 2,000 years of unfulfilled Jewish dreams.
Stop Whining About Hamas Rockets
Many of the media advocacy campaigns waged on Israel’s behalf during the latest Hamas rocket attacks didn’t recognize the pitfalls of playing victim.
Zionist Particularism vs. Universalism
Zionism was a revolutionary nationalist movement unparalleled in its time.
No Time For Mercy: The Inappropriate Response To Murderous Intent
After each attack the Palestinian street has come out to celebrate, handing out candies, marching in angry parades, and firing off fireworks.
Should We Pray Against The New Israeli Government?
Many right-wing Israelis are furious at Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett for joining a coalition that contains left-wing parties opposed to settling Judea and Samaria.
The Difference Between Zionism And Israeli Policy
When the criticism contains discrimination, it loses its legitimacy and becomes classic antisemitism. If the criticism of Israeli policy is honest, there is nothing wrong with it.
Is Zionism An Aspect Of Judaism?
Judaism isn’t a religion like other religions the world has become familiar with over the past two thousand years. Judaism isn’t just about G-d, beliefs, and action, it is about peoplehood.
Are Liberal Zionists Walking Oxymorons?
Calling liberals anti-Israel or anti-Semitic is inaccurate. Lumping all liberals together as followers of progressive elected officials and their anti-Israel positions is a mistake.
If There Was No Zionism
Jews would forever have been victims, left to the violent and antisemitic whims of their gentile and Arab neighbors.
Zionists Don’t Need To Justify Their Existence
Why would I need to justify where I live or the policies of my government? I’ve never seen a similar talk given by people who live in other countries unless they were an official spokesperson of their government.
Engaging With The Teenage Atheist
Writing ‘I'm an atheist’ to answer a rabbi's question is equivalent to a student telling their vegan teacher they love steak. It's not just a call for attention, it's a call to arms.
Thank You, Ben & Jerry’s
Ben & Jerry's didn't boycott a place, they boycotted a people - the Jews of Judea and Samaria.
Where Are You Ari Fuld?
Ari’s greatest asset was his conviction in his beliefs. Unlike so many who are convinced of the righteousness of their convictions, Ari was not arrogant.
Israel’s Torah Observant Prime Minister
The Israeli Prime Minister walked into the most important office in America proudly displaying his Judaism and his Torah observance.