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Emes Ve-Emunah The Kind of Antisemitism that Worries Me the Most 20 Feb
The article delves into the concerning rise of antisemitism, particularly focusing on the role of influential conservative commentators who use religious jus...
20 Feb
Emes Ve-Emunah The IDF and Women in Combat 19 Feb
The article critiques the integration of women into combat roles within the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) and broader issues within militaries such as the U.S...
19 Feb
Emes Ve-Emunah Dogs, Muslims, and Randy Fine 18 Feb
Florida Representative Randy Fine, renowned for his staunch pro-Israel stance, recently sparked controversy with a tweet that suggested choosing 'dogs over M...
18 Feb
Emes Ve-Emunah A Perfect Storm 16 Feb
A recent violent incident in Bnei Brak, where two female IDF soldiers were chased by a mob of Charedi extremists, highlights ongoing tensions between ultra-O...
16 Feb
Emes Ve-Emunah An Appalling Op-ed by a Charedi MK 15 Feb
Israeli Charedi MK Rabbi Yitzchak Pindrus has stirred controversy with an op-ed arguing that the Israeli state is systematically undermining the Torah-observ...
15 Feb
Emes Ve-Emunah Playing the Holocaust Card 13 Feb
The article provides an account of a contentious exchange between US Rep. Becca Balint and Attorney General Pam Bondi during a House Judiciary Committee hear...
13 Feb
Emes Ve-Emunah If They Build It, Charedim Will Come 12 Feb
Tensions within Israeli society are exemplified by the withdrawal of support by Charedi leader Rav Moshe Hillel Hirsch for a Knesset bill that would have all...
12 Feb
Emes Ve-Emunah Extremist Modesty as the New Normal 11 Feb
The article reflects on the drastic shift in the norms of Orthodox Jewish life from the early 1960s to the present, with a focus on gender segregation and mo...
11 Feb
Emes Ve-Emunah An Appalling Indifference to Israeli Suffering 10 Feb
Rav David Stav critiques a new Israeli bill proposed in the Knesset that aims to draft Charedim not fully engaged in Torah study into the IDF. The government...
10 Feb
Emes Ve-Emunah Progressive Jews 9 Feb
This opinion piece discusses the perceived tension between progressive values and traditional Jewish values, sparked by some progressive Jews' support of Zoh...
9 Feb
Emes Ve-Emunah The President's Middle East Policy 8 Feb
Amidst a shifting political climate within the United States, this editorial discusses the divisive Middle East policy of the current U.S. President, particu...
8 Feb
Emes Ve-Emunah Extremism in Pursuit of God’s Will 6 Feb
The article discusses the dangerous implications of extremism motivated by religious conviction, drawing parallels between external and internal threats to t...
6 Feb
Emes Ve-Emunah Josh Shapiro's Values and Politics 5 Feb
In an interview with Gayle King, the author expresses admiration for Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro, highlighting the importance of evaluating political ...
5 Feb
Emes Ve-Emunah Rabbi Shmaryahu (Sidney) Meltzer, ZTL 4 Feb
Rabbi Shmaryahu (Sidney) Meltzer, ZTL, was fondly remembered by a former student from his time at HTC's Yeshiva High School. The author reflects on their edu...
4 Feb
Emes Ve-Emunah Why There Have Been No New Posts 30 Jan
The author explains the lack of posts due to attending their granddaughter's wedding in Israel. They plan to resume posting after returning. Additionally, th...
30 Jan
Emes Ve-Emunah Social Narcissism and Accusations of Sex Abuse 26 Jan
The discussion surrounding sexual abuse within Orthodox Jewish communities reveals a concerning persistence of abuse despite reported declines. A recent case...
26 Jan
Emes Ve-Emunah Thank You, Satmar 25 Jan
The Satmar Rebbe's recent ban on protests following the deaths of two young men highlights a significant stance on preserving human life, a principle he affi...
25 Jan
Emes Ve-Emunah The Key to Jewish Unity 23 Jan
In an era marked by growing polarization, both politically and religiously, within Judaism, the call for unity amidst denominational and ideological divides ...
23 Jan
Emes Ve-Emunah Is This Deception Justified? 22 Jan
A leaked recording reveals that key Haredi rabbis in Israel, including Rabbi Moshe Hillel Hirsch and Rabbi Dov Lando, have supported a proposed conscription ...
22 Jan
Emes Ve-Emunah Tragedies and Hate 21 Jan
The article addresses a troubling increase in tragic deaths among Charedi youth in Israel, highlighting the community's inclination to blame secular and left...
21 Jan
Emes Ve-Emunah They Had to Ask 20 Jan
Governor Josh Shapiro of Pennsylvania has revealed in his forthcoming book that during his vetting process as a potential running mate for Kamala Harris in t...
20 Jan
Emes Ve-Emunah Feminism and General Zini 19 Jan
The article discusses the cultural clash in Israel between progressive feminism and traditional biblical values, highlighting tensions regarding gender roles...
19 Jan
Emes Ve-Emunah Liberating Iran 18 Jan
The article discusses the urgency and necessity of overthrowing the Iranian regime, which has oppressed its people for over four decades and poses a direct t...
18 Jan
Emes Ve-Emunah Are Rabbis Still Relevant to American Jewry? 15 Jan
The article examines the evolving role of rabbis in American Jewish life, highlighting concerns about their relevance, particularly within heterodox movement...
15 Jan
Emes Ve-Emunah Should Religious Values be Taught in Public Schools? 14 Jan
Peter Deutsch, the founder of the Ben Gamla Jewish Charter School Foundation, explores the intense cultural debate in the U.S. over whether public education ...
14 Jan
Emes Ve-Emunah The Time to Act is Now! 13 Jan
This opinion piece expresses both optimism and fear over the potential downfall of Iran's Islamic Republic. While the author celebrates the possibility of to...
13 Jan
Emes Ve-Emunah Why Judaism? 13 Jan
Rawan Osman, a Lebanese expatriate and former Muslim, explores the reasons why individuals might embrace or depart from religious customs, focusing on her ow...
13 Jan
Emes Ve-Emunah The Iranian Revolution 12 Jan
As mass protests erupt across Iran, high-ranking officials, echoing past tactics, justify their violent suppression by labeling demonstrators as "enemies of ...
12 Jan
Emes Ve-Emunah The United States, Israel, and Christian Nationalism 11 Jan
Jonathan Rosenblum's latest column in Mishpacha magazine critically analyzes the rise of Christian nationalism and its dangerous interplay with neo-antisemit...
11 Jan
Emes Ve-Emunah Is it Over for Iran? 9 Jan
The article discusses the current political unrest in Iran, likening it to the largest uprising since the 1979 Islamic Revolution. It highlights the oppressi...
9 Jan
Emes Ve-Emunah The Trouble With Vance 8 Jan
The article discusses Tucker Carlson's continued antisemitism and his platforming of figures like Holocaust revisionist Ian Carroll. However, the focus shift...
8 Jan
Emes Ve-Emunah Whose Fault is it Really? 7 Jan
The article explores the tragic death of 14-year-old Yosef Eizental, who was killed by a bus during a Charedi protest against the IDF draft in Jerusalem. The...
7 Jan
Emes Ve-Emunah Is Iran Now in Trump's Crosshairs? 6 Jan
Amid escalating global tensions, Secretary of State Marco Rubio's comments have highlighted a growing U.S. focus on Iran, evoking parallels with actions take...
6 Jan
Emes Ve-Emunah Judging a Leader by Character Alone 5 Jan
The article critiques the tendency to judge political leaders solely by their character, using Donald Trump as a case study. Despite initial apprehensions ab...
5 Jan
Emes Ve-Emunah Nicolás Maduro, the US, and Israel 4 Jan
The article discusses the resurgence of U.S. military strength, challenging the idea of America as a 'paper tiger' with the recent successful operation again...
4 Jan
Emes Ve-Emunah The Myopic Charedi View of Daas Torah 2 Jan
The article addresses the Charedi community's adherence to 'Daas Torah,' which dictates unquestioning obedience to Torah sages. This approach has recently be...
2 Jan
Emes Ve-Emunah The Cost of Belonging 1 Jan
Rising living costs have become a major concern in 2025, profoundly impacting Jewish communities, particularly in New York City and across the United States....
1 Jan
Emes Ve-Emunah How Bad is Antisemitism, Really? 31 Dec 2025
The article explores the current state of antisemitism in America, acknowledging a growing influence of antisemitic voices on both the political right and le...
31 Dec 2025
Emes Ve-Emunah Marshall Fisher, OBM 30 Dec 2025
The piece reflects on the life of Marshall Fisher, a baal teshuvah, highlighting his spiritual journey and dedication to Judaism despite not being raised in ...
30 Dec 2025
Emes Ve-Emunah Rabbi Feldman's Daas Torah 29 Dec 2025
In a controversial lecture in Ramat Beit Shemesh, Rabbi Feldman, a Rosh Yeshiva from Ner Israel, discouraged enlistment in the IDF among Charedim, suggesting...
29 Dec 2025
Emes Ve-Emunah The Modern World - Insularity or Exposure? 28 Dec 2025
The piece examines the growing insularity in certain segments of the Jewish community, focusing on Chassidic enclaves like New Square and Kiryas Joel, which ...
28 Dec 2025
Emes Ve-Emunah Is Jewish Unity Even Possible Anymore? 26 Dec 2025
The article discusses the enduring challenge of achieving unity among different Jewish communities, despite profound theological and ideological differences....
26 Dec 2025
Emes Ve-Emunah The Demise of Solomon Schechter Schools 25 Dec 2025
The closure of New York City's Solomon Schechter schools, with the last rebranded as Queens Hebrew Academy, signifies a milestone in the decline of Conservat...
25 Dec 2025
Emes Ve-Emunah A Turning Point for Conservatives? 24 Dec 2025
Ben Shapiro's condemnation of antisemitic sentiments among conservative figures during a Turning Point USA (TPUSA) event highlights a worrying shift in parts...
24 Dec 2025
Emes Ve-Emunah Looks Can Be Deceiving. Are They Here? 23 Dec 2025
The article discusses concerns regarding the rising acceptability of left-wing antisemitism in American culture, exemplified by the election of New York City...
23 Dec 2025
Emes Ve-Emunah America, Antisemitism, and J.D. Vance 22 Dec 2025
This reflective piece discusses the historically positive integration of Jewish communities in America, influenced by the nation's founding principles and th...
22 Dec 2025
Emes Ve-Emunah Justice Delayed - is Still Justice 21 Dec 2025
Sam Kellner reflects on the progress made within Orthodox Jewish communities regarding the reporting and handling of sexual abuse cases. Historically, such a...
21 Dec 2025
Emes Ve-Emunah If You can Beat 'em - join 'em?! 19 Dec 2025
The Conservative Jewish movement, grappling with high intermarriage rates and a decline in Jewish identity among non-Orthodox Jews, has issued a formal apolo...
19 Dec 2025
Emes Ve-Emunah Shifting Jewish Support for Israel 18 Dec 2025
American Jewish support for Israel is showing a significant generational shift as highlighted by Conservative Rabbi Elliot Cosgrove. At the American Zionist ...
18 Dec 2025
Emes Ve-Emunah The Globalization of the Intifada 16 Dec 2025
Rabbi Warren Goldstein, Chief Rabbi of South Africa, provides context for recent acts of antisemitic violence, such as those witnessed in Sydney, Australia. ...
16 Dec 2025