Remembering my Friend, Rabbi Benny Elon

The Jewish people have lost a great patriot, an amazing man, a special soul today with the passing of Rabbi Binyamin (Benny) Elon.
Jewish Mysteries

Two issues ought to trouble anyone concerned with Jewish and Israeli history.
From Far-Off India to the IDF: An Immigrant’s Tale

At a ceremony held in Jerusalem, Staff Sergeant Eliezer Menashe ascended the podium as his relatives looked on, and was granted a Medal of Excellence by President Reuven Rivlin.
For Israelis, Memorial Day is Personal

“Part of you is thinking the entire time, ‘This may be me they are memorializing next year,’’ Kalker said. “It becomes a very scary thing to think about.”
Afterthoughts on Yom Ha’atzmaut: The Unchallenged Holiness of the Jew

No army, international body, or cries of “Never Again” will be of help, unless we know and act on our responsibilities.
Time for Jewish Self-Determination, Again

Jewish power to protect and advance Jewish interests can most effectively be used only by a sovereign state, Israel.
Peace by Diplomacy a Risky Bet

Can diplomacy secure lasting peace between Israel and the Palestinians, or do obstacles point to the likelihood of war?
Recalling the Hassidic Rebbe Who Pioneered Aliya

On this day, Rabbi Menachem Mendel’s yahrzeit, may we all learn from his example.
The Key Role of Jews in the Trump Administration

When we unite, it will immediately reflect on the entire world. As Ford put it, humanity seeks to take example from the Jews.
How New is the New Hamas Charter?

Its proper title is “The Charter/Covenant of the Islamic Resistance Movement ‘Hamas’ Palestine”, Hamas being an acronym for “the Islamic Resistance Movement”.