Emes Ve-Emunah
Avoiding the Draft - Reasons? Or Excuses?
2 Apr 2024
The text discusses the reasons and justifications provided by a member of the Haredi Israeli yeshiva world, Dovid Kornreich, for Charedi exemptions from the ...
2 Apr 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah
Never Waste a Serious Crisis
1 Apr 2024
The current protests in Israel, sparked by the recent hostage situation, are being used as a pretext by demonstrators who actually seek to remove Prime Minis...
1 Apr 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah
Is a New Day Dawning for Charedim?
31 Mar 2024
Rav Moshe Hillel Hirsch expresses the Charedi viewpoint that Torah study is crucial for Israel's existence, opposing mandatory army service for Charedi youth...
31 Mar 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah
Joseph I. Lieberman, ZL
29 Mar 2024
Joe Lieberman was a prominent politician known for his observant Jewish faith and commitment to public service. He made history as Al Gore's running mate in ...
29 Mar 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah
The Anti Israel UN Resolution - A Victory for Hamas
28 Mar 2024
The text discusses the controversy surrounding the Biden administration's decision to abstain from a UN Security Council resolution calling for a ceasefire i...
28 Mar 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah
The Lost Boys
27 Mar 2024
The ongoing debate in Israel regarding Charedi military exemptions during times of war is causing a rift between Charedim and the rest of the country. While ...
27 Mar 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah
It’s Not Antisemitism
26 Mar 2024
The text discusses the perception of a decline in the status of Jewish people in the United States, emphasizing that the increase in antisemitism is not the ...
26 Mar 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah
Who are Israel's Real Friends?
25 Mar 2024
In a strongly opinionated post discussing the support for Israel from different political factions, the author highlights the contrast between Republicans an...
25 Mar 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah
The 8 Categories of Shelach Manos
24 Mar 2024
The text discusses the 8 categories of Shelach Manos, which are different food preferences and dietary restrictions that people may have during Purim. These ...
24 Mar 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah
Is Supporting Israel and a Cease Fire Compatible Views?
22 Mar 2024
Ben Shapiro retweeted former US ambassador to Israel, David Friedman, who emphasized the strong unity and morale in Israel during the conflict with Hamas, hi...
22 Mar 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah
2 Big Questions, One Resolved...
21 Mar 2024
An Orthodox Jewish reader raised concerns about witnessing racism among Orthodox families while also grappling with the Torah world's alignment with views he...
21 Mar 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah
Blaming the Wrong People
20 Mar 2024
The text criticizes the left for solely blaming Israel for the devastation in Gaza, ignoring Hamas's role in the conflict. It questions why the left does not...
20 Mar 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah
No... I do Not Hate Israel or My Religion
19 Mar 2024
The text discusses former President Trump's comments suggesting that Jewish individuals who vote for Democrats hate their religion and Israel. The author, a ...
19 Mar 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah
Ignorant Comments that are Gospel to the Left
18 Mar 2024
The text criticizes New York Times columnist Tom Friedman for his left-leaning opinions on Israel and his perceived ignorance of Jewish values due to his lac...
18 Mar 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah
Despising Netanyahu is No Substitute for Common Sense
17 Mar 2024
The text discusses the division among Jews regarding the war against Hamas and the Israeli government's approach under Prime Minister Netanyahu. The author a...
17 Mar 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah
Ignorance of Jewish Values
15 Mar 2024
Aryeh Deri, leader of Israel's Shas party, was falsely portrayed as calling for President Biden's resignation, highlighting the sensitive nature of foreign l...
15 Mar 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah
A Seismic Shift in Charedi Policy - Will it Happen?
14 Mar 2024
Two prominent Charedi leaders in Israel, Rav Dov Landau and Rav Moshe Hillel Hirsch, have taken a significant step by agreeing to allow Charedim to be drafte...
14 Mar 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah
The Antisemitism of Animal Rights Activists
13 Mar 2024
The text discusses the controversy surrounding kosher slaughter and the recent legal challenges faced by Jewish organizations in Canada regarding new rules f...
13 Mar 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah
Wisdom Does Not Always Come With Age
12 Mar 2024
The text discusses the concept of Daas Torah in the Charedi world and the tension it creates with other Jewish religious segments regarding issues like army ...
12 Mar 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah
Why Context Matters
11 Mar 2024
Jonathan Glazer, director of "The Zone of Interest," won the Best Foreign Film Oscar at the recent Academy Awards ceremony. In his acceptance speech, he high...
11 Mar 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah
Looking a Gift Horse in the Mouth
10 Mar 2024
The writer discusses a recent article in Mishpacha Magazine by a Charedi columnist, Gedalia Guttentag, who praises the Dati world for their sacrifices and he...
10 Mar 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah
Germans of WWII and Palestinians of Now
8 Mar 2024
The text discusses the complicity and indifference of Germans during the Holocaust and draws parallels to the indifference of Palestinians towards Jewish suf...
8 Mar 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah
Fetterman, Netanyahu, Gantz, and the American People
7 Mar 2024
The text discusses the complexities of American views towards Israel and the Jewish people post the Gaza war, highlighting a divide among Americans on the is...
7 Mar 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah
Asking a Rabbi for Medical Advice
6 Mar 2024
The text delves into the complex question of whether one should prioritize the medical advice of a rabbi or a doctor in the face of health issues. While ackn...
6 Mar 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah
Hopeful Signs of Change?
5 Mar 2024
The discussion revolves around the ongoing tensions within the Charedi community in Israel regarding the draft of Yeshiva students into the IDF. A faction kn...
5 Mar 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah
Elitism and Insularity is Not Judaism
4 Mar 2024
The text criticizes the elitism and insularity present in certain sectors of Orthodox Jewry, focusing on the issue within post-high school seminaries for gir...
4 Mar 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah
Charedim and the Army - Is Compromise Possible?
3 Mar 2024
A longstanding conflict between the Israeli army and the Charedi community, centered on exemptions for Torah study, has intensified with the recent Gaza war ...
3 Mar 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah
As Things Stand Now
1 Mar 2024
The article discusses the challenges Israel faces in the media regarding its conflict with Hamas. It describes a specific incident where conflicting reports ...
1 Mar 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah
Jews in America
29 Feb 2024
Meir Soloveichik, in a comprehensive article in the National Review, discusses the unique place of Jews in America compared to their historical treatment in ...
29 Feb 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah
Jared Kushner's Well Deserved Honor
28 Feb 2024
Former Trump administration senior adviser Jared Kushner is set to receive an award from the Anti-Defamation League for his diplomatic efforts regarding Isra...
28 Feb 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah
The Growing Divide Among Religious Jews
27 Feb 2024
There is a growing divide among religious Jews in Israel over military service, particularly within the Charedi community. While some Charedi leaders express...
27 Feb 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah
Never Again is Now!
26 Feb 2024
The text highlights the ongoing captivity of over 100 hostages, including women and children, by Hamas, with reports of brutalities like rape. It compares th...
26 Feb 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah
Unilateral Recognition of a Palestinian State
25 Feb 2024
The Biden administration has denied rumors of unilaterally recognizing a Palestinian state but has reaffirmed support for a two-state solution, partly influe...
25 Feb 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah
Jewish Democrats for Trump?
23 Feb 2024
A recent poll in New York suggests that a majority of Jews in the state plan to vote for former President Donald Trump in the upcoming presidential election,...
23 Feb 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah
The (Jewish) Fools on the Hill
22 Feb 2024
The article discusses a group of Jewish New York City and state lawmakers who accuse Israel of mass destruction in Gaza and criticize Israel's actions in the...
22 Feb 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah
'Hell No! We Won't Go!'
21 Feb 2024
The text discusses the exemption of Charedi (ultra-Orthodox) Jews in Israel from military service, highlighting the disparity between them and the rest of th...
21 Feb 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah
Hostages, War, Truman, and Netanyahu
20 Feb 2024
The text discusses the challenging dilemma Israel faces regarding hostages held by Hamas and the option of prioritizing war over rescuing the hostages. It hi...
20 Feb 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah
Can Antisemitism Save American Jewry?
19 Feb 2024
Dr. Steven Windmueller discusses the changing landscape of American Judaism, noting a shift towards diverse and individualized expressions of Judaism, with o...
19 Feb 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah
Being Blind to Reality is Not Good for the Country
18 Feb 2024
The author expresses dissatisfaction with the current presidential candidates, Joe Biden and Donald Trump, highlighting concerns about Biden's age affecting ...
18 Feb 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah
Never Again and the 2 State Solution
16 Feb 2024
The text discusses the rejection of the two-state solution for the Israeli-Palestinian conflict following a negative event on October 7th, which hardened vie...
16 Feb 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah
Antisemitism Disguised as Humanitarianism
15 Feb 2024
This text highlights the rise of antisemitism disguised as criticism of Israel in left-wing and progressive circles. The author argues that while right-wing ...
15 Feb 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah
The Daunting Task of Combating AntiSemitism
14 Feb 2024
In this text, the author discusses the daunting task of combating anti-Semitism. They begin by acknowledging that there will always be people or groups who h...
14 Feb 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah
Antisemitism Then and Now
13 Feb 2024
In this article, Paul Shaviv discusses the current global wave of antisemitism and highlights the historical waves of antisemitism that have shaped our under...
13 Feb 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah
The Left Wing Version of Morality
12 Feb 2024
The author criticizes left-leaning media and political figures for their moral standards and accuses them of defining deviant behavior down. They argue that ...
12 Feb 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah
Appeasement: Hitler and Khamenei
11 Feb 2024
The author argues that the Islamic Republic of Iran, led by its supreme religious leader, poses a significant threat to the civilized world, comparable to Ad...
11 Feb 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah
The War, the World, and Charedim
9 Feb 2024
The author discusses the current conflict in Gaza and the increasing calls for a ceasefire. They argue that while many express concern for the suffering of i...
9 Feb 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah
The War and the Hostages 2.0
8 Feb 2024
This text discusses the current conflict between Israel and Hamas, highlighting the difficult position Israel is in. On one hand, Israel has an obligation to...
8 Feb 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah
The Road to the Demise
7 Feb 2024
The author expresses sympathy for the Conservative movement's dilemma regarding intermarriage, but argues that the movement's own actions and lack of emphasi...
7 Feb 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah
Ariela Rosenzweig's Support for the Palestinian Cause
6 Feb 2024
The article discusses the support for the Palestinian cause among young Jewish students, particularly focusing on the case of Ariela Rosenzweig, a student wh...
6 Feb 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah
Respect and Dignity Does Not Mean Celebration
5 Feb 2024
The author expresses the difficulty in discussing homosexuality, as it has evolved in society from being taboo to being celebrated. They base their views on ...
5 Feb 2024