Shalom, Juan Soto!
Fans like to use sports to distract themselves from war, from family stress, job stress, not being as in shape as one would like, or at the very least, as a way to feel a part of something bigger than yourself – that you can cheer for and see tangible results. If only a rabbi could give a derasha and get 40,000 people to show up!
An Ascending Jewish Political Philosophy
Ronen Shoval’s "Holiness and Society” explores Jewish political thought through the lens of the Bible.
Winners and losers in the Middle East
Turkey and Qatar, net gains; Iran and its Palestinian and Lebanese proxies, net losses; Syria is a big loser; For Israel, the jury is out
At The Edge Of Doubt And Faith
After our son's injury my life has suddenly been enveloped in a fog of doubt and uncertainty – on every front... My entire life has been put on hold – all my plans suspended as I try to be the best parent that I can possibly be.
The Significance Of Hebron: In memory of Dror Weinberg, Hy”d
That the very first parcel of land purchased in Eretz Yisrael was a burial cave is remarkable. That acquisition was not a home or a building, but rather a memorial, an eternal memorial that connects us to our past, to our forefathers, and to our land.
‘Changing the Face of the Middle East’
Great challenges are yet before us, but as I view the path we have taken together up until now, I am full of hope and faith in our marvelous people, our heroic soldiers and in the knowledge that this time as well, with God’s help, the Eternal One of Israel will not lie.”
If Israel had Listened to the US State Department on Syria…
Dennis Ross is on television and in news articles offering unsolicited advice to Israel. But from 1993 to 1994, he was a source of hot air.
Robotic Crime: A Technological Arms Race We Must Win
One particularly dangerous tool is AI systems’ ability to perform sophisticated psychological manipulation.
Israeli Ministers Instructed to ‘Go Dark’ on Syria
"The intelligence services are facing a huge, unprecedented challenge.”
Jew-Hunting: Open Season in the West
"We have become the Gaza of Europe. I will NOT accept that. NEVER. The authorities will be held accountable for their failure to protect the Israeli citizens. Never again". — Dutch MP Geert Wilders, X, November 8, 2024.
Book Covers and Hiking Boots
Ultimately, this story isn’t about politics or war. It’s about shoes and the people whose feet are inside of those shoes.
Any Safe Havens For Jews?
Even though Western governments aren’t likely to officially turn on the Jewish people, they are not equipped to protect us either.
Remember Pearl Harbor
The Japanese attack on December 7th united an America that until that morning was seriously divided over its role in the world
Gratitude, Reverence, and Vulnerability
I am deeply thankful for our army as a remarkable unifier of our people. It forges immediate bonds and unites our entire nation into one family.
Do Our Actions Jibe With Our Beliefs?
Personally, I believe that many Modern Orthodox parents lack proper bitachon, as many actually believe that the only way their kids will become wealthy is if they attend a top school. Yet I know doctors and lawyers that graduated last in their class and they are doing pretty nicely for themselves…
Sorry Biden, It’s Too Late
Sorry, Joe, but it is too late. Achieving Middle East peace in your last two months in office is not realistic. It would be better for you to just get some rest.
“Please Don’t Forget Us”
The "debate" regarding [so called] Ultra-Orthodox who refuse to serve in the IDF (even during war) won't be solved easily, and of course, nobody can take life-dependent decisions based only on "the feelings of the heart", on the emotional hurt for all those that fell in this war.
The Lost Chance to Deal with Iran’s Nuclear Program
The fact that Iran has not turned the final screw of an active atomic device will likely be good enough for the United States to do effectively nothing.
Military Rabbi Killed in Combat; First Since Yom Kippur War
What does a military rabbi do on the front lines?
Trump’s Win Has Iran Recalculating Its War Against Israel
Iran's fear of an Israeli attack on its nuclear facilities is driving it to project a willingness for dialogue with the Trump administration
Jewish Resistance in Polish Ghettos: A Desperate Cry for Future Generations
Ben Shapiro's musical 'We Will Rise' on the Warsaw Ghetto is set to open in Israel this week.
Another Week of Attacks on Israel
These latest attacks came from New York, Washington, and The Hague.
Unable to Destroy Israel Militarily, its Enemies Resort to Lawfare
By calling for the arrest of Israel’s leaders, the ICC is violating the Rome Statute.
The Kangaroo Court Strikes Again
It is worth noting that the Palestinian Authority managed to be admitted to the ICC as a member “state” in 2015. This comes despite the fact that there is no “state of Palestine” and that the P.A., Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad are dictatorial terrorist entities that should be given no shelter in international institutions, such as the ICC.
Jewish-Americans’ Vote Of Self-Destruction
Jewish-Americans bizarrely find themselves rebuked by a party they’ve supported in lockstep for an entire century. In spite of their loyalty, though, Democrats have had a Jews not welcome sign out for many decades, repeated year after year by party notables like Linda Sarsour, Al Sharpton, Rashida Tlaib, Ilhan Omar and others.
ICC Kangaroo Court In Session
The court is drawing a moral equivalence between terrorists who behead Israeli babies, gang rape scores of Israeli teenagers, and murder, mutilate and torch 1,200 Israelis, and the undeniably just war Israel is waging in self-defense.
Protecting Our Communities After The Tragic Killing Of Rabbi Kogan
The murder of Rabbi Kogan is not just a tragedy for Chabad or for his immediate community – it is a tragedy for us all. Jewish safety is a collective responsibility, and we must stand together to prevent further loss.
Arresting Netanyahu: The ICC’s Political Farce And Its Backlash
After the events of Oct. 7, ordinary people can only laugh at the thought of arresting Netanyahu. They know the truth and fear that the violence of lunatics and jihadists will be strengthened by the ICC’s ruling.
Russia: The Big Enchilada for Trump
In The Art of the Deal, Donald Trump writes, "I like thinking big. I always have. To me it's very simple: If you're going to be thinking anyway, you might as well think big."
Empower Iranians Seeking Change and Freedom
Countries should be cutting diplomatic ties with Iran, imposing and enforcing serious primary and secondary sanctions, putting military options on the table, and fully supporting Israel and the incoming Trump WH in permanently ending to Iran's nuclear program as well as to its brutal, expansionist regime.
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