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In the shadow of October 7th and with 50 precious souls still held captive in Gaza, the Jewish people once again find themselves tested by circumstances that would break lesser spirits. Yet throughout our long history, Jewish resilience has been our defining characteristic. It has meant not merely surviving, but …
American Eric Loyle did Israel a huge favor when he parlayed his engineering expertise into making improvements at the world-famous Ashalim Solar Power Plant in the Negev. A high-ranking member of General Electric’s team of problem-solvers, Eric had conducted a brief assessment of the site in November 2019. He was …
Several years ago, I finally blogged about an encounter that I had with my late father during the shiva mourning period (see “They Never Really Leave – Visits From My Dad Z”L After His Passing” on my blog page). What was so uncanny about it was how a cousin of …
Meditative Moments commentaries are opportunities to increase your sense of connection with HaShem, to ease your mind and soul while you read and afterward by using classic Jewish meditation skills. Today we’ll look at how to feel safe despite the headlines and something bothering you. Avraham Avinu and his son …
We are determined never again to be in a position that we have to wait for the delayed justice of an embarrassed nation. Never again will our people be imprisoned through the cold winters of Germany and Poland, treated as outcasts in Yemen and Iraq, starved and beaten in the cities of Austria, the Netherlands, France and Hungary and Belgium. Israel is the answer.
Being anti-Israel doesn’t have to mean you are stupid. But, it does mean, for fairness’ sake, that you’ve evaluated the true situation and decided to be against the Jewish state. As there are no perfect countries in this world, Israel is not perfect either. Clearly, if you are against democracy, …
We all know there will be another war. A year from now? Two years? Five years? What was destroyed will be rebuilt. We’ll all replenish and re-arm. But what of Oren and Hadar?
In my entire lifetime, I never dreamed that this would be possible, let alone actually happen. I grew up believing and knowing that these people despise us. The Arab Boycott whether we liked it or not, has been a very large part of our lives in the Middle East, affecting …
So six days have passed. What have they accomplished, what goal have they reached? None. Nothing. Buildings can be rebuilt. Jerusalem stands as glorious as ever. And what have we accomplished in these six days? We have set them back decades.
Last night saw several huge barrages against Israel. Over 200 missiles were fired against Beersheva in the early morning hours; Tel Aviv was attacked twice. A direct hit on a home in Yehud resulted in utter destruction, the family safe and uninjured because they were in the bomb shelters. During …
Fifty-four years ago, Jerusalem was placed back in our hands. It is time, good heavens, it is time for us to make it crystal clear. If Jews are prevented from Har HaBayit, then so too will it be closed to Arabs. If Jews are under attack in this country, the Arabs will also know no rest.
Sadly, the blame game for what happened late Thursday evening at Har Meron began almost as early as the first reports hit the news and long before what we pray was the final death toll. Today, days later, it continues. Perhaps mentioning some facts will help. Maybe, an important concept …
