Ask Trump Not to Adopt Executive Order to Ban Charity Grants Outside the U.S.
Inactivity on our part is not an option. Head-shaking and hand-wringing are not the kinds of options or actions that will help. Communications to President Trump, one way or another – or, better still, in all possible ways – can help.
What Are Palestinians REALLY Interested In?
Palestinians are far more interested in murdering Jews and setting Israel on fire than they are in "coexisting." They do not want Israel "coexisting" on even one millimeter of the Jews' own historical homeland.
Not Just a List of Names
Should the list with the names of the hostages be disposed of like other sacred documents, and ultimately buried in a Jewish cemetery?
Weaponizing ‘Hava Nagila’ and the fires that blaze in Israel
Weaponizing ‘Hava Nagila’ and the fires that blaze in Israel
Protection Is What We Asked For
And now, when U.S. President Donald Trump takes such steps – detaining individuals involved in illegal activity and making clear that there are consequences – we recoil. Why? The answer is simple: Fear.
The Danger of A Palestinian State
Recognizing and/or creating a Palestinian state is wrong not only because it threatens Israel’s security, but because it would signal a broader victory for international terrorism – particularly Islamic extremist groups.
Remembering My Mentor, Rabbi Aharon Lichtenstein
While his voice was heard, and it is still heard, it was not heard loudly enough; and so, his vision still remains marginal to most discussions, whether between the religious and secular or amongst the religious themselves.
Yom HaShoah: Echoes Of Hatred: Antisemitism From 1940 To 2023
Antisemitism isn’t a historical accident – it’s woven into the fabric of the human story. Though it often cloaks itself in cultural, economic, or ethnic explanations, its roots run deeper.
Reflections on the Process of Redemption
What is the secret of our redemption? What is necessary to bring it about, and why does the Messiah seem to tarry so long, so eternally long?
In Defense Of Voting In The WZO
Rav Feldman notes that collaboration with the WZO has meant that Orthodox groups are working together with Conservative and Reform ones. This is true, but so what?
Thank You to Celebrities Who Have Been Supportive of Israel
All of you, in your own way, came to rallies, visited Israel, sent money, spoke out and endured alienation, hate mail or worse. You did it with the full knowledge that there would be some repercussions, just as many other beautiful souls, like Patricia Heaton, Dr. Phil and Douglas Murray, to name a few, came to the forefront.
Defending Israel and Western Civilization More Urgent than Ever
The vast majority of Israelis seem finally to have understood that the goal of Palestinian organizations is not to create a state living in peace alongside Israel, but to destroy Israel.
Palestinians: Slaughtering Jews While Falsely Using Al-Aqsa Mosque as a Pretext
If anyone is desecrating the mosque, it is those (Palestinian leadership) who exploit it to encourage their people to carry out terrorist attacks.
‘The Stefanik Doctrine’: A Stronger Stand Against Antisemitism
One would be greatly mistaken to think that she will pause in her efforts to combat Jew-haters and anti-Israel terrorists.
Media Misrepresentations and the YU Club Controversy
Any presumption that YU had abandoned a commitment to upholding the eternal values of the Torah, in letter or in spirit, in this matter, ignores the reality of the history.
When Did We Start Parenting Our Spouses And Honoring Our Children?
Kids have not changed – parents have. And not all for the better.
What’s in a ‘Name’?
In Israel, a lot, especially when it comes to Judea and Samaria.
Netanyahu, Orbán and the Battle for a New International Legitimacy
By placing the only democratically elected leader in the Middle East on the same level as Yahya Sinwar, the mass-murdering head of Hamas, the ICC has exposed its own moral and procedural collapse.
Living As A Holy Nation
All the elements of Sefer Vayikra – from the Temple offerings to the prohibitions of incest, from holiday observance to loving our neighbor – contribute to the tapestry of sacred living the Torah demands of the Jewish people.
11:05 AM
Politicians and students merrily dance to a song celebrating their dereliction of duty, and which openly denigrates the country which is paying them to stay in yeshiva. Meanwhile, soldiers risk life and limb, forgoing comfort and exerting themselves physically to an extreme, to protect the lives of those who call them heretics.
IDF Service: The Opportunity Of A Lifetime
The alternative to joining the IDF is certainly an easier option. Instead of fighting to defend the Jewish nation from the ultimate evil, Hamas, one could go to a secular college.
Do Not Be Fooled by the ‘Anti-Hamas’ Protests
According to some reports, Hamas members have been spotted leading some of Gaza's demonstrations.
Don’t be Duped by the Demonstrations in Gaza
As veteran Israeli commentator on Arab affairs Zvi Yehezkeli points out, “If those protesting Hamas had a chance, they would commit Oct. 7 again.”
The Relentless Protests Against Netanyahu’s Policies
Like the lengthy campaign against Italy's Silvio Berlusconi, this one seeks to politically dismantle the prime minister by painting him as an authoritarian threat to democracy.
Remembering Rabbi Eliyahu Fink, z”l – A Light of Torah, Dialogue, and Compassion
But beyond his public platform, Rabbi Fink was someone who offered a listening ear and genuine friendship, particularly to those who felt overlooked.
Don’t Walk Away
It is not enough for a person to act with integrity; they must also ensure that their actions are above suspicion, that their intentions are transparent, and that their purity of conduct is unmistakable.
Countering the Oct. 7 deniers
A new report on Hamas’s atrocities offers an impressive counterweight for undecided readers who will encounter the deniers as they seek the truth.
The Agonizing Dilemma
Hamas left Israel no alternative but to resume the war.
The ‘Safe’ Path to Destruction: Why Jews Must Embrace Christian Allies
I am an Orthodox rabbi, and I work with Christians. If that makes you uncomfortable, if your immediate reaction is to condemn what you don't understand...
A ‘Testimony’ Onto Nations
We have seen this before. In every generation, there are those who rise against us, determined to erase us from existence. The faces change, the slogans shift, but the relentless hatred remains the same.
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