A Great Way to Thank Hashem Five Times a Day
By Rabbi Moshe Meir Weiss
The Chovos HaLevovos teaches us that "Dvorim sherotzeh l'hasmid bah, al tivtach bah - Things that you want to continue,...
Finding The Right Words
By Rabbi Pinchos Lipschutz
As we study Parshas Bo, we note that the pesukim and narratives of this parsha comprise many of the...
Is The ‘Rising Tide’ Of American Anti-Semitism Only A Surge In Incident Reporting?
By Lori Lowenthal Marcus
Dozens of bomb threats have been called into Jewish institutions since early January, and scores of headstones at four Jewish cemeteries...
Tumors Are Miracles Too
By Rivka Zahava
Tumors are tragedies that happen in other people's families, shaking them up and setting their world spinning in a different direction. Not...
In Egypt, Anti-Semitism Is Back in Fashion
By Jeffrey Goldberg
A travel tip for the international executive class: If you find yourself doing business in Egypt and you feel the urge...
“A Time for Truth” by Senator Ted Cruz: Summary and Review
By Avrumi Weinberger
Arguably the most contentious member of the U. S. Senate, Texas Senator Ted Cruz has captured the attention of the nation as...
You Are Not Alone
By Rabbi Pinchos Lipschutz
It's the last Mishnah of a masechta that is replete with depictions of the day's glory, immersions and offerings. It describes...
Even After Speech Fiasco, Israel Will Survive Netanyahu-Obama Feud
By Jonathan Tobin
It's been a bad couple of weeks for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. His decision to accept House Speaker John Boehner's invitation...
Don’t Expect Iran To Fight for Assad
In case of a military attack by the U.S. against Syria, there is little chance that Iran will become directly involved. This is despite...
Challenging the Status Quo, With Love
By Rabbi Naphtali Hoff
Their morale had never been lower. Their need for vision and unwavering support was never greater. Amazingly, the one who...
A Religious Site Like The Kosel Is No Place For Political Posturing
By Rabbi Yaakov Menken and Rabbi Pesach Lerner
Charlie Kalech is upset. Kalech is the Internet entrepreneur who broke Israeli law last year on behalf...
Freedom Of Information As A Prophylactic Against Tyranny
By Robert Steinbuch and Brett Tolman, The National Law Journal
Six amicus briefs have been filed in the U.S. Supreme Court in support of Kosher-meat-plant manager...
The New York Times vs. Israel
By Jerold Auerbach
A deep sigh of editorial relief was discernible at The New York Times following the Supreme Court decision in Zivotofsky v. Kerry,...
Crash Course in Shidduchim
You can't believe that your child is ready for shidduchim. Not so long ago, you were hoping to meet Mr. Right. And you did...
In Shameless Hit Piece, NY Post Calls Simcha Felder the “Devil”
From an "editorial" in the NY Post:
People sell their souls all the time.
But in public?
Meet Simcha Felder, the Brooklyn Democrat who was elected...
The New RCA Resolution About Women Rabbis – What It is, and What It...
By Rabbi Avrohom Gordimer
JOFA (Jewish Orthodox Feminist Alliance) continues to be disappointed by the RCA’s insistence that only men may assume positions of “rabbinic...
Does Bibi Talk Too Much, or Too Little? The New York Times Has All...
By Ira Stoll
Does the prime minister of Israel, Bibi Netanyahu, talk too little, or too much?
The New York Times can’t make up its mind, but...
Dos Yiddishe Mensch
By Rabbi Avi Shafran
If you've noticed a little less dignity, geniality and nobility in the world of late, it may be because we...
Why Google is More Jewish Than Facebook
By Dovid Efune
After filing to go public on the 1st of this month, Facebook's highly anticipated offering is expected to be the largest in...
