Think the War at Hanukkah was Between Jews and Greeks? It was Between Jews and Jews.
We commonly think of the war at Hanukkah as being between the Maccabees and the Greeks. However, most of the battle was between the Maccabees and the “Mityavnim” (lit. “those who become Greek”).
Why Trump is Right in Recognizing Jerusalem as Israel’s Capital
President Trump’s decision to officially recognize Jerusalem as Israel’s capital helps to restore the appropriate balance.
Codifying Jewish Law is Not Authentic
Still, it would be entirely wrong to believe that the need for practical application of Halacha has anything to do with absolute truth.
Israeli President: ‘The Obvious Should Be Said: Jerusalem Is the Capital of Israel’
Israeli President Reuven Rivlin says the obvious should be re-stated: “Jerusalem is the capital of Israel.”
Jewish Law as Rebellion
It is time to start thinking big about Halacha. Great opportunities are awaiting us and too much is at stake to let them pass by.
Family Feud
There’s a family feud between liberal or progressive, mostly Democratic party-voting American Jews and the Israeli government.
Thanksgiving Tradition is for Both Christians and Jews
As a Jew, I am thankful that when America was discovered, America discovered the Bible.
Thanksgiving’s Founders Who Loved the Bible, but Not the Jews
The Jewish Indian theory was accepted by scholars
Why Trump’s Mideast Peace Plan is Doomed
The truth must be told: Regardless of the new initiative’s parameters, it won’t lead to an agreement. On the contrary, it will hinder the chances for an arrangement, because no matter what the US president offers the Palestinians, their answer is predetermined. They will say no.
Be Fearful of Religion: Parashat Vayetze
Being religious is fraught with danger. People are often pulled in directions where they can easily break their necks.