Emes Ve-Emunah
The Absurdity of Vilifying Democrats
2 Sep 2024
The article emphasizes the necessity for the Jewish community to maintain bipartisanship in its political engagements, particularly with regard to Israel. Ra...
2 Sep 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah
Finishing Off Hamas - And Dealing with Iran
1 Sep 2024
The article articulates a strong stance against Hamas and Iran in the context of the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict, exacerbated by the killing of Isra...
1 Sep 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah
Building a Shul on Har HaBayis
30 Aug 2024
This article discusses the contentious proposal by Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir to build a synagogue on the Temple Mount, a move oppose...
30 Aug 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah
Why School Choice is So Important
29 Aug 2024
The article discusses concerns about LGBTQ representation in public education and advocates for school choice, emphasizing the tension between modern LGBTQ a...
29 Aug 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah
The Left's Influence on Democratic Support for Israel
28 Aug 2024
The article discusses the increasing influence of pro-Palestinian sentiments within the Democratic Party and its impact on Jewish support for Israel. It high...
28 Aug 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah
The Never Ending War
27 Aug 2024
This reflective piece questions the long-term efficacy and potential outcomes of Israel's ongoing conflict with Hamas, highlighting the complex dynamics at p...
27 Aug 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah
Analysis of An Anti Charedi Secular Jew
26 Aug 2024
The article examines the views of a secular Israeli who advocates for integrating Charedi youth into secular Zionist society, suggesting that providing them ...
26 Aug 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah
Have We Lost Our Minds?
25 Aug 2024
This article addresses the growing political polarization in the United States, focusing on the perceived loss of rational discourse and the rise of extreme ...
25 Aug 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah
Mentchlichkeit Versus Policy
23 Aug 2024
The article discusses the virtues and challenges associated with Kamala Harris's potential presidency, particularly focusing on her character, described by t...
23 Aug 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah
Jewish Settlers
22 Aug 2024
The article discusses the complexities of the settler movement in the West Bank, focusing on two distinct groups of Jewish settlers. One group seeks peaceful...
22 Aug 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah
Charedi Activists and Philanthropists in America
21 Aug 2024
Charedi activists and philanthropists in America are rallying against the revocation of draft exemptions for Charedi students in Israel and the subsequent lo...
21 Aug 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah
The Teflon Prime Minister
20 Aug 2024
Despite facing widespread criticism, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's popularity remains strong according to a poll by Haaretz. This is surprising...
20 Aug 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah
A Ceasefire and a 2 State Solution
19 Aug 2024
The text discusses the complex dynamics surrounding the Israel-Palestine conflict, highlighting the challenges to achieving a two-state solution. It emphasiz...
19 Aug 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah
The Anti Israel Influences on Kamala Harris
18 Aug 2024
Vice President Kamala Harris has been criticized for her choice of advisors and associates who have expressed anti-Israel sentiments, raising concerns about ...
18 Aug 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah
Yes. We have Arrived. But Arrived to What?
16 Aug 2024
The text explores the challenges of personal freedom and assimilation faced by American Jews, with a focus on a specific individual, Jeremy Simon, a descenda...
16 Aug 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah
The Radical Fringe That Is Ben Gvir
15 Aug 2024
Ben Gvir, a figure advocating for Jewish prayer on the Temple Mount, argues against the Israeli government's ban, claiming it exacerbates existing tensions d...
15 Aug 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah
Harris Picks a 'J-Street' Jew
14 Aug 2024
Critics are concerned that Kamala Harris's choice for Director of Jewish Outreach and Policy Advisor, Ilan Goldenberg, reflects a potential shift in her appr...
14 Aug 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah
A Year Full of Tisha B'Avs
13 Aug 2024
The author reflects on their Jewish outlook shaped by Rabbi Aaron Soloveichik and the teachings of Rabbi Dr. Joseph B. Soloveitchik, emphasizing the influenc...
13 Aug 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah
Psychological Religious Coercion
12 Aug 2024
Religious belief, particularly in Judaism, can be a powerful motivator, as it emphasizes the importance of following one's beliefs even to the point of sacri...
12 Aug 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah
The Olam HaTorah is Not Exclusively Charedi
11 Aug 2024
The text discusses the issue of Charedi military service in Israel and the fundraising efforts by Charedi leaders to support Yeshivos. It highlights the deep...
11 Aug 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah
The Lesser of Two Evils - Is Still Evil
9 Aug 2024
The author expresses concern about both Harris and Trump as presidential candidates, focusing on their impact on Israel and the Jewish people. While critical...
9 Aug 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah
The Olympics Opening Ceremony Controversy
8 Aug 2024
The text discusses the controversy surrounding the Olympics opening ceremony, particularly regarding a segment that appeared to mock The Last Supper, drawing...
8 Aug 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah
Walz on the Holocaust
7 Aug 2024
The discussion revolves around Tim Walz's views on Holocaust education, where he advocates for teaching the Holocaust in the context of human rights abuses r...
7 Aug 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah
Harris Picks a Progressive
6 Aug 2024
The text discusses Kamala Harris's Vice Presidential pick, Tim Walz, and touches on why Ben Shapiro was not chosen. It highlights Shapiro's stances on educat...
6 Aug 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah
Begin, Netanyahu, and Iran
5 Aug 2024
Former Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin believed that the Islamic Republic of Iran posed the greatest threat to world peace. He attributed Iran's extrem...
5 Aug 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah
Netanyahu, Shukr, and Haniyeh
4 Aug 2024
The text discusses the recent assassinations of Fuad Shukr and Ismail Haniyeh, leaders of Hezbollah and Hamas, respectively, applauding the actions as necess...
4 Aug 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah
Antsemitism? Probably. But Could it Have Been Avoided?
2 Aug 2024
A London rabbi, registered as a mohel in England, was arrested and charged in Dublin for performing circumcisions on non-Jewish children without authorizatio...
2 Aug 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah
An Apology and Appeal for Forgiveness
1 Aug 2024
The author acknowledges having wrongly accused Rabbi Osher Eisenman of theft in the past, which was recently proven false as the charges against Rabbi Eisenm...
1 Aug 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah
Is Vance a Neanderthal?
31 Jul 2024
J.D. Vance's controversial comments about family values, specifically targeting childless Democratic leaders, have sparked debates about the significance of ...
31 Jul 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah
Fomenting Hate in the Name of Torah
30 Jul 2024
Leaders in the Lithuanian Charedi community in Israel have strongly condemned Rabbi Dovid Leibel's plan to establish a Charedi brigade in the army, arguing t...
30 Jul 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah
Isolationism - A Path to Becoming a Cult?
29 Jul 2024
The text discusses the trend of isolationism within the Charedi community in Israel, highlighting factors such as adherence to increasing stringencies, avoid...
29 Jul 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah
Stopping Short of Going the Extra Mile
28 Jul 2024
The Belzer Rebbe, a respected and compassionate leader in the Charedi world, chose to forgo his usual summer vacation to stay in Jerusalem and receive more v...
28 Jul 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah
Dumb as a Rock? Hardly!
26 Jul 2024
Vice President Kamala Harris is not underestimated in terms of intelligence or political acumen, having risen through the ranks to secure the vice presidency...
26 Jul 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah
Why Charedi Yeshivos Need Your Money
25 Jul 2024
The text discusses Agudah's appeal for funds to support Charedi yeshivos in Israel following a government subsidy cut. It criticizes the imposition on Americ...
25 Jul 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah
The More to the Left One Goes...
24 Jul 2024
The text criticizes leftist Jewish protesters staging a sit-in against the war in Gaza and the leftist politicians boycotting Israeli Prime Minister Netanyah...
24 Jul 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah
Shabbos Kestenbaum and Zev Mishell
23 Jul 2024
Shabbos Kestenbaum, a Harvard graduate suing the university for not addressing campus antisemitism, spoke at the Republican National Convention about Harvard...
23 Jul 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah
A Brand New Ballgame
22 Jul 2024
President Joe Biden's decision to not seek a second term has created a void in the Democratic Party, quickly filled by Vice President Kamala Harris, who now ...
22 Jul 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah
When Images Trump Truth
21 Jul 2024
The text discusses the prevalence of biased reporting in the mainstream media regarding the conflict between Israel and Hamas in Gaza. It criticizes the medi...
21 Jul 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah
Speaking the Truth to Power
19 Jul 2024
The text discusses a recent rally where elderly Israeli rabbinic leaders requested $100 million from American donors to replace government funding for Yeshiv...
19 Jul 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah
Human Rights Watch, Hamas, and Israel
18 Jul 2024
Human Rights Watch recently released a report detailing war crimes and crimes against humanity committed by armed Palestinian groups during attacks in Israel...
18 Jul 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah
America is a Christian Nation. And Yet it Isn't
17 Jul 2024
The text discusses the perception of America as a Christian nation during the Christmas season, emphasizing the prevalence of Christianity in the country. It...
17 Jul 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah
Is Vance Good for the Jews?
16 Jul 2024
J.D. Vance, previously critical of Donald Trump, has become a staunch supporter, leading to his selection as a potential running mate. Although Vance's views...
16 Jul 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah
The Real Charedi Reason for Opposing the Draft
15 Jul 2024
Charedi leaders oppose military draft due to concerns that military service would expose the youth to detrimental secular influences like immodesty and mater...
15 Jul 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah
Will Trump’s Attempted Assassination Change Anything?
14 Jul 2024
The text discusses the attempted assassination of former President Trump and the reactions to it, rejecting the idea that Trump's rhetoric incited the violen...
14 Jul 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah
Who Has the Moral High Ground?
12 Jul 2024
A blog post highlights the stark differences in perspectives between Charedim and other religious Jews regarding IDF service in Israel. The post criticizes C...
12 Jul 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah
How Pro Israel is the Democratic Party Platform?
11 Jul 2024
The text discusses the level of support for Israel within the Democratic Party platform, comparing it to the Republican Party. It highlights that the Republi...
11 Jul 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah
Two Messages: The Moetzes and Rav Weiss
10 Jul 2024
The Moetzes of the American Agudah issued a message portraying the situation for Torah scholars in Israel as a spiritual holocaust due to government decrees ...
10 Jul 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah
Biden, Trump, and the Republican Platform
9 Jul 2024
The text discusses the author's disagreement with both former President Trump's behavior and Democratic nominee Biden's policies. The author highlights Trump...
9 Jul 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah
The Slope is Too Slippery
8 Jul 2024
The text discusses the implications of mandating the teaching of biblical values in schools, particularly focusing on Louisiana's decision to display the Ten...
8 Jul 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah
A Rare Moment of Achdus
4 Jul 2024
Shlomo Werdiger, President of the Agudah, shared a heartfelt message expressing a rare moment of unity (achdus) within the Jewish community, highlighting the...
4 Jul 2024