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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Traveling
4 Feb 2024
The author describes their outlook on Judaism, which is influenced by their primary Rebbe, Rabbi Aaron Soloveichik, as well as the works of Rabbi Dr. Joseph ...
4 Feb 2024
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Sanctions Against Violent Settlers
2 Feb 2024
President Biden has issued an executive order imposing financial sanctions on Israeli settlers in the West Bank who have been carrying out violent assaults a...
2 Feb 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah
Chicago's Cease Fire Resolution
1 Feb 2024
The Chicago City Council recently passed a resolution calling for a ceasefire in Gaza without mentioning who is responsible for the casualties of the war. Ha...
1 Feb 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah
The Root Cause
31 Jan 2024
The text discusses the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas in Gaza. It argues that the root cause of the conflict is not the Israeli occupation, as oft...
31 Jan 2024
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Charedim That Are Closet Centrists
30 Jan 2024
The author reflects on the concept of being a "closet centrist" within the Charedi community, citing a recent column by Jonathan Rosenblum in Mishpacha magaz...
30 Jan 2024
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Is the US a Paper Tiger?
29 Jan 2024
The author argues that the Iran nuclear deal, known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), has had disastrous consequences. They claim that the d...
29 Jan 2024
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On Second Thought, Biden Will Win the Election.
28 Jan 2024
This text discusses the potential outcome of the next election and the support for former President Trump among his MAGA (Make America Great Again) base. Whi...
28 Jan 2024
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Extremism in Pursuit of Holiness
26 Jan 2024
The discussion revolves around the potential negative impact of technology on religious values, particularly in the Orthodox Jewish community. It highlights ...
26 Jan 2024
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Nazi Town, USA
25 Jan 2024
The PBS documentary "Nazi Town, USA" explores the largely unknown story of the German American Bund in the 1930s, which had numerous chapters across the U.S....
25 Jan 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah
The Unmitigated Bias of the Jewish Press and Ha'aretz
24 Jan 2024
The author criticizes the extreme bias of two Jewish publications, the right-wing Jewish Press and the left-wing Haaretz. The Jewish Press columnist, David I...
24 Jan 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah
No New Post Today
23 Jan 2024
The author describes their personal outlook on Judaism, which is influenced by their primary Rebbe, Rabbi Aaron Soloveichik, and a search for spiritual truth...
23 Jan 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah
Why Trump Will Win in November
22 Jan 2024
Despite Nikki Haley having positive views about Israel and the Arab world, polls suggest that she is unlikely to be the Republican nominee for President. How...
22 Jan 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah
Satmar’s Act of Kindness to the IDF
21 Jan 2024
In a surprising act of kindness, the Satmar chasidim provided food to a group of IDF soldiers who were stuck without supplies for Shabbat. This is noteworthy...
21 Jan 2024
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The Two State Solution
19 Jan 2024
The article discusses the two-state solution and argues against its feasibility and support. It highlights a poll showing that 81% of Israelis do not believe...
19 Jan 2024
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A Problem with Solutions that Will Never Happen
18 Jan 2024
This article highlights the existence of a shidduch (matchmaking) crisis within the Charedi (ultra-Orthodox) and Modern Orthodox (MO) communities, each with ...
18 Jan 2024
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Giving the PA Gaza and the Two State Solution
17 Jan 2024
In this article, the author expresses support for a two-state solution but opposes giving land to Palestinians if it leads to a genocidal Palestinian entity ...
17 Jan 2024
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A Paradigm Shift? Or One Man’s Opinion?
16 Jan 2024
There may be a shift happening in the Charedi world, particularly in Israel, regarding the perception of full-time Torah study as the only legitimate option....
16 Jan 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah
The Populism that is Donald Trump
15 Jan 2024
The author expresses their strong belief that former President Donald Trump is unfit for office, citing his refusal to accept the results of the last electio...
15 Jan 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah
The Absolute Necessity of Excommunicating Neturei Karta
14 Jan 2024
The author expresses their concern and dismay at seeing members of Neturei Karta, a fringe ultra-Orthodox Jewish group, participating in protests alongside P...
14 Jan 2024
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Genocide? Yes. But Not by Israel
12 Jan 2024
South Africa has brought charges of genocide against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), a move which the author finds absurd. The author arg...
12 Jan 2024
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Tznius? Or the Bottom Line?
11 Jan 2024
The author addresses the issue of modesty (tznius) in right-wing publications, particularly Mishpacha Magazine, which refuses to publish pictures of women, e...
11 Jan 2024
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The Tunnels of 770
10 Jan 2024
A group of Lubavitch Meshichists secretly built tunnels underneath the Chabad headquarters at 770 Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn. When construction crews were c...
10 Jan 2024
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American (and Arab?) Support for Israel
9 Jan 2024
The author argues that despite the negative optics of the war in Gaza, support for Israel has not wavered, partly because those protesting tend to be in line...
9 Jan 2024
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A Charedi Appreciation for Higher Education
8 Jan 2024
The author reflects on the high level of education possessed by Jonathan Rosenblum, a Charedi columnist for Mishpacha Magazine. Despite his Charedi backgroun...
8 Jan 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah
TUM, TIDE, and Agudah
7 Jan 2024
The author discusses two philosophies within Centrist Orthodoxy: Torah Im Derech Eretz (TIDE) and Torah UMada (TUM). TIDE, influenced by Rabbi Samson Raphael...
7 Jan 2024
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Two Down. One to Go?
5 Jan 2024
The author discusses the recent controversy surrounding the testimonies of three university presidents, Liz McGill, Claudine Gay, and Sally Kornbluth, regard...
5 Jan 2024
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A Moment of Pride
4 Jan 2024
The text discusses a positive story on NBC Nightly News about Yeshivat HaHesder Yerucham, a program that combines Torah studies with military service for Rel...
4 Jan 2024
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Is Claudine Gay a Product of Affirmative Action?
3 Jan 2024
The article raises concerns about affirmative action and its impact on meritocracy in higher education, specifically focusing on the appointment of Claudine ...
3 Jan 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah
Has Israel’s Supreme Court Restored its Democracy?
2 Jan 2024
The article criticizes a recent decision by Israel's Supreme Court, which overturned a law passed by the Knesset that placed limits on the court's power. The...
2 Jan 2024