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
Emes Ve-Emunah
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
Emes Ve-Emunah
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
Emes Ve-Emunah
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
Emes Ve-Emunah
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
Emes Ve-Emunah
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
Emes Ve-Emunah
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
Emes Ve-Emunah
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
Emes Ve-Emunah
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
Emes Ve-Emunah
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
Emes Ve-Emunah
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
Emes Ve-Emunah
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