Rabbi Berel Wein, zt”l – My Rabbi
He really was an amazing speaker. The Torah just flowed from his lips. He was so brilliant, but also so modest.
A History Written in the Present Tense
He made greatness approachable. Like a child aspiring to be like a parent. Not out of intimidation, but out of inspiration.
When Extremists Take Power, They Only Get Worse
Western liberals have shown a troubling tolerance for these totalitarians.
105 Years Young
All her life, from early childhood, Grandma has been meticulous in living a fully observant Jewish life. Her devotion to mitzvot was such that at age 99, when the U.K. was in full lockdown during Covid, she cleaned and kashered her home for Pesach entirely on her own – just months before her 100th birthday.
Consolation through Reconsideration
It is truly heartbreaking that in the midst of a devastating war – nearly 1,000 brave Israeli soldiers have been killed, thousands more wounded, tens of thousands of families remain displaced, and the country is torn apart emotionally and ideologically over the seemingly irreconcilable goals of rescuing the long-suffering hostages and defeating Hamas – another battle has been declared.
Five Years Since The Day We Made Aliyah
I am endlessly grateful to Hashem for the miracles he performed for us in getting our footing in this amazing country... I’m grateful to Hashem for providing us with work that we find challenging and fulfilling and also proud that we were able to recreate ourselves.
One Of The Most Miraculous Events In Human History: The Rebirth Of Hebrew As...
Turning himself into a scientific lexicographer, he was determined that each word would have its roots in Biblical sources to the greatest possible extent. However, in many cases, there were no analogs – one estimate is that the Hebrew Bible contains only 6,259 unique words, while modern Hebrew has about 80,000 – so he had to create new words from whole cloth.
Now Is the Time to Prepare for the Gathering Storm
I am not saying I know exactly how Israel should or should not act, what the day after plan should be, which leaders or parties know best, or so on.
How To Manage A Financial Windfall
An important first step after receiving a large windfall is to assess your overall finances. If you borrowed any money, you should consider paying that off first.
A Time of Comfort: Healing After Destruction
To destroy is easy. To build is sacred, slow, and infinitely more precious.
Optimism and Determination At Largest Pro-Israel Student Conference
In the war of ideas, we don't have an army . . . if we lose in the battle of ideas, then we won't be able to win in the battle on the ground.– Naftali Bennett interview with The Jewish Press
Forgotten History: When Democratic Socialists Stood With Israel
Some might argue that the old democratic socialists were comfortable with an Israel governed by the Labor Party – then a proud member of the Socialist International – during an era when the kibbutz movement still loomed large, and that they would have felt far less affinity for today’s capitalist “Startup Nation.”
Empowering Hamas
The sense that Israel should give up trying to eradicate Hamas and that Hamas’s fictions had to be taken seriously despite its history of fabrications and staged crises was palpable and not at all helpful.
The Modox Conundrum Goes International
Why would anyone follow the Torah if they didn’t believe in its Divine authorship?
Growing Rabbit Ears: The Lost Art of Listening
In much of the West, particularly in the United States, silence is often perceived as awkward, a sign of disengagement or lack of confidence. But in some East Asian cultures, such as Japan, silence conveys thoughtfulness, respect, and even wisdom.
For Whom The Baal Tolls
If a person has an optimistic attitude, the cognitive bias will seek reasons to feel better. It is an inescapable factor in human consciousness that the attitude itself shapes the outcome.
The Hebrew Printing of Christian Typographer Vincenzo Conti
Conti’s foray into Hebrew printing was neither accidental nor peripheral.
Reconnecting to Tisha B’Av
My parents were very makpid about the Three Weeks, particularly my father. He did not allow us to go on any unnecessary outings starting from Shiva Asar B’Tammuz, and even once we were grown and out of the house, he would keep tabs on all of us, reminding us that the period of Bein HaMitzorim was a dangerous time.
Iran and the Ticking Bomb Over Its Head
In game theory, there is a well-known strategy called the "ticking time bomb": a threat of destructive action against an adversary that may also harm the threatening player themselves
Lebanon Working to Wrest Control from Hezbollah
A political decision is required for Lebanon to impose control over the area north of the Litani River, where medium and heavy weapons are still in the hands of Hezbollah.
New Deal with Hamas to Free 10 of 20 Living Hostages Over 2-Month Period
"The way to defeat Hamas and bring the hostages home is to reoccupy the Gaza Strip, halt humanitarian aid, go all the way through the evaluation phase—and win.”
Gaza Aid Chief: UN Undermining Efforts to Feed Civilians
Rev. Johnnie Moore, Head of Gaza Humanitarian Foundation tells how UN actively works against his efforts to feed Gazans.
Ra’anana Couple Accused of Spying for Iran
Multiple strategic and sensitive sites in Israel were directly hit last month by deadly Iranian ballistic missiles during the 12-day war, Operation Rising Lion.
Netanyahu to Meet with Trump Next Monday in Washington
The two leaders are expected to discuss the situation in Gaza, negotiations for the release of Israeli hostages still held captive by Hamas, and ongoing issues with Iran.
Israeli Tech Sees Strongest Six-Month Period in 3 Years
There were 60 first-time acquisitions, the most since the first half of 2022. Despite the ongoing regional conflict, global investors continued to dominate with a share of 62 percent.
Saudi Arabia Rewards Families of 1,000 Palestinian Authority Terrorists
The Palestinian Authority was careful not to publish the names of the 1,000 terrorists whose family members were flown to Mecca by the Saudi monarch.
Trump Scraps 50 Years of U.S. Sanctions on Syria
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said the decision aims to “promote and support Syria’s path toward stability and peace.”
Chief of Staff Zamir’s Tensions with Cabinet Echo Those of Predecessor Herzi Halevi
Zamir morphed into Herzi Halevi, arguing, “Controlling a million and a half people will be extremely difficult. Their mass movements could put our forces at risk.”
Pentagon Greenlights $510 Million Munitions Deal for Israel, Pending Congressional Review
The principal contractor for the proposed sale will be The Boeing Company, based in St. Charles, Missouri.
Towards Jihadist Pogroms in Europe?
Will people who criticize Islam be dragged through the courts by a desperate regime, while those who outspokenly fantasize about murdering Jews are granted a blank check?
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