Kohanim: The Challenge of Educational Dissent
Living Judaism must be able to stand up against ideas that are highly un-Jewish and at the same time be open to new ideas.
Is Judaism Racism?
Judaism means more commitment and more demands from its own adherents, and not from anyone else.
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.