Simchat Torah: Three ways to find joy in the holiday post-Oct. 7
We have suffered immensely since the Simchat Torah of October 7. But for all the angst and anxiety, there is hope for the future, because we are a nation of eternity.
A nation of one: From personal tragedy to national mourning on Simchat Torah - opinion
We are part of an ongoing circle of life; no one individual in this circle is more “central” than anyone else.
Yom Kippur: The end or the beginning?
The Talmud identifies Yom Kippur as one of the two happiest days in the year (along with the 15th of Av).
The self-hating Semites strike again: How left-wing Jews want to associate with power - opinion
When King Saul held back from executing Agag, the king of Amalek – perhaps because he was a fellow monarch and presumably deserving of honor – Saul was punished, with God revoking his kingship.
Rabbi Berel Wein: A rabbi for all ages and sages - opinion
‘It’s a new dawn, it’s a new day, it’s a new life.’ – Nina Simone
Israel at a crossroads: Fight or fold? - opinion
The nation must decide if it will support the government’s decision to increase the war effort and occupy Gaza once again or if it will demand that we cut our losses and leave Hamas in power.
Leading with libel: Tisha B'Av and the global attack on Israel - opinion
In journalistic jargon, “if it bleeds, it leads,” and tales of Israel’s alleged cruelty and criminal acts against humanity are avidly gobbled up by reporters seeking a salacious story.
The long and winding road of aliyah - opinion
Yes, it’s good to touch the green, green grass of home.
Will the socialist, pro-intifada Mamdani make New York inhospitable for Jews? - opinion
Perhaps Gotham’s Jews should consider donning their vagabond shoes and heading in our direction, away from The City That Never Sleeps.
Israel's eternal struggle: Understanding the 'why' behind the fight for survival - opinion
We can look back at history, and we can look up to the heavens, but at the end of the day we must also look squarely at ourselves.
