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Emes Ve-Emunah Rabbis: You Must Apologize 13 Dec 2024
Rabbi Zvi Gluck, a respected figure in the Charedi community and CEO of the organization Amudim, condemns religious leaders who wrote letters advocating for ...
13 Dec 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah Pluralism is Not the Answer 12 Dec 2024
Rabbi Steven Gotlib raises concerns about pluralism in the Jewish community, particularly how the Orthodox cannot engage with heterodox movements as equals. ...
12 Dec 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah After a Year of War - Complacency? 11 Dec 2024
Rabbi Yisroel Reisman's response to a question about the complacency towards the ongoing war in Israel highlights significant differences among Charedi leade...
11 Dec 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah Is Saying Gedolim Made a Mistake, Kefira? 10 Dec 2024
The article reflects on a controversial Q&A session at an Agudah convention, featuring Rav Uri Deutsch and Torah VoDaath Rosh HaYeshiva, Rabbi Yisroel Reisma...
10 Dec 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah Some Wishful Thinking About What's Next for Syria 9 Dec 2024
The recent fall of Bashar Assad's regime in Syria, celebrated by Syrians across Europe, marks a significant shift in the Middle East's geopolitical landscape...
9 Dec 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah Israel, the War, and the Fall of Syria 8 Dec 2024
The article discusses the fall of Syria to the Islamist Nusra Front, highlighting the complex regional implications, particularly for Israel. Although the re...
8 Dec 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah Amnesty's International Antisemitism 6 Dec 2024
Amnesty International has accused Israel of committing genocide in Gaza during its conflict with Hamas, a claim deemed baseless and biased by critics who see...
6 Dec 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah Jewish Anti Zionists 5 Dec 2024
The article explores the controversial views held by Jewish anti-Zionist academics like Naomi Klein, Judith Butler, and Norman Finkelstein, who frame Israel ...
5 Dec 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah Christian Influences on Zionism 4 Dec 2024
Yizhar Hess of the World Zionist Organization (WZO) expresses concern over religious Orthodox and right-wing political influences within his organization, fe...
4 Dec 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah Trump's Policies - Foreign and Domestic 3 Dec 2024
The article discusses President-elect Donald Trump's strong stance towards Hamas and his policies related to Israel and the Middle East. Trump issued a stern...
3 Dec 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah Pardoning Hunter 2 Dec 2024
The article discusses President Joe Biden's decision to pardon his son, Hunter Biden, arguing that political motivations played a significant role in his pro...
2 Dec 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah Draining the Swamp 1 Dec 2024
The article by Kash Patel highlights a view on the media's portrayal of Donald Trump's administrative appointments, particularly in relation to U.S.-Israel r...
1 Dec 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah The Truth about the ICC Accusations 29 Nov 2024
Amidst international controversy, the International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued warrants for Israeli leaders, accusing them of genocide amidst the ongoin...
29 Nov 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah Banning Social Media 28 Nov 2024
Reflecting on the 2012 Charedi Asifa against the internet, rabbinic warnings about its dangers, particularly social media, appear to have had some merit. Tho...
28 Nov 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah The Cease Fire in Lebanon 27 Nov 2024
Amidst significant skepticism, Israel successfully managed a two-front war against Hamas in Gaza and Hezbollah in Lebanon, culminating in a favorable ceasefi...
27 Nov 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah The ICC and Their Willing Collaborators 26 Nov 2024
The article critiques the International Criminal Court's (ICC) actions against Israeli leaders, which many countries, including Canada, have supported by res...
26 Nov 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah Pushing the Envelope Too Far 25 Nov 2024
The article discusses the complex issue of women's representation in Orthodox Jewish publications, focusing on a specific instance involving the Orthodox Uni...
25 Nov 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah A Unifying Gesture? Probably Not. 24 Nov 2024
A recent TV interview with the 33-year-old son of a Toldos Aharon Rebbe joining the IDF sparked hope for unity between secular and Charedi Jews amid the chal...
24 Nov 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah Restoring Religious Values into Our Schools 22 Nov 2024
Reform Rabbi Mara Nathan of Temple Beth-El in San Antonio, Texas, protests a proposed public school curriculum for potentially teaching Christian dogma, whic...
22 Nov 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah The UN's Bully Pulpit 21 Nov 2024
The article critiques the UN and the International Criminal Court (ICC) for their perceived bias against Israel, suggesting that their treatment of Israel as...
21 Nov 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah The Trump Peace Plan 20 Nov 2024
The article discusses the potential revival of the Trump peace plan, detailed by Jared Kushner, which intended to establish a two-state solution between Isra...
20 Nov 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah When is a Miracle Really a Miracle? 19 Nov 2024
The article debates what constitutes a true miracle, contrasting reactions to a recent event where a Hezbollah rocket was intercepted in Bnei Brak. The missi...
19 Nov 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah The Culture War and Identity Politics 18 Nov 2024
The article discusses how identity politics and the culture war contributed to recent Democratic election losses. It mentions that many in introspection beli...
18 Nov 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah An Analysis of the Election and Trump's Picks 17 Nov 2024
The article discusses the surprising factors that contributed to Donald Trump's electoral success, emphasizing the role of economic concerns and a disconnect...
17 Nov 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah Hesder students and Charedi Students 15 Nov 2024
The piece explores the tensions between Hesder students and the Charedi community in Israel, primarily focusing on their differing approaches to national ser...
15 Nov 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah Towards a Federal Mandate for Vouchers 14 Nov 2024
Amidst recent political shifts, there is a renewed call for federal legislation mandating voucher programs to fund secular curricula in parochial schools, re...
14 Nov 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah So Far, So Good 13 Nov 2024
The article discusses the importance of separating personal character from policy decisions in evaluating political leaders, focusing on Donald Trump's recen...
13 Nov 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah A Kallus View of Army Service 12 Nov 2024
The article critiques Rabbi Shraga Kallus's lecture opposing Charedi participation in the IDF, highlighting his extremist views within Orthodox Judaism. Desp...
12 Nov 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah Will Trump Be as Pro Israel This Time? 11 Nov 2024
The article discusses the complex relationship between Israeli and U.S. politics, focusing on whether former President Donald Trump, if re-elected, would mai...
11 Nov 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah Electoral Shock and Trump's Foreign Policy 10 Nov 2024
The article reflects the reaction of the political left to Donald Trump's electoral victory, describing their shock and disappointment at their progressive m...
10 Nov 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah Kristallnacht 2.0 8 Nov 2024
The piece critiques the often superficial condemnation of antisemitic violence by European leaders, spotlighting a recent attack in Amsterdam on the annivers...
8 Nov 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah Orthodox Gloating Over Trump's Victory 7 Nov 2024
The political divide within the Jewish community is highlighted, focusing on the stark differences between Orthodox and non-Orthodox Jewish voting patterns d...
7 Nov 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah The American People Have Spoken! 6 Nov 2024
The article reflects on Donald Trump's unexpected election victory, discussing the challenges he faced due to widespread criticism and media scrutiny. Despit...
6 Nov 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah Why Charedi Isolationism is Wrong 5 Nov 2024
Rivka Ravitz, a Charedi woman and successful career figure, embodies the complexities of integrating Charedi life with participation in the secular world. De...
5 Nov 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah Why So Many God Fearing People Will Vote for Trump 4 Nov 2024
Despite ethical controversies surrounding Donald Trump, many devoutly religious individuals, including Orthodox Jews and fundamentalist Christians, support h...
4 Nov 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah The Enemy Within and Winning the War 3 Nov 2024
This piece critically examines recent comments made by Amos Schocken, the publisher of Haaretz, which have sparked controversy for framing Palestinian terror...
3 Nov 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah Bill Clinton on Israel's war with Hamas 1 Nov 2024
Former President Bill Clinton has recently voiced his perspective on the Israel-Hamas conflict, aligning somewhat with Democrat John Fetterman's views. Clint...
1 Nov 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah It's Just Not Enough 31 Oct 2024
An event in Bnei Brak demonstrated support for IDF soldiers among Charedi Jews, marking a rare expression of solidarity from this community. Despite high att...
31 Oct 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah A Vote For Bruce Leon is a Vote for School Choice 30 Oct 2024
Bruce Leon, an Orthodox Jewish candidate for the Chicago School Board, advocates for school choice to address the financial and educational challenges faced ...
30 Oct 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah An Antisemitic Attack in My Neighborhood 29 Oct 2024
A recent antisemitic attack in Chicago's West Rogers Park neighborhood has raised alarm among local Jewish communities. A man, Sidi Mohamed Abdallahi, shot a...
29 Oct 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah Rabbi Reuven Levinson, ZL 28 Oct 2024
Rabbi Reuven Levinson, a cherished educator in Chicago's Jewish community, has passed away. Known for his unwavering dedication at Arie Crown Hebrew Day Scho...
28 Oct 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah Articles of Faith 27 Oct 2024
Rabbi Gil Student's new book, "Articles of Faith," offers an insightful exploration of Orthodox Judaism's intersections with modern issues such as technology...
27 Oct 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah The Simchas Torah Massacre - One Year Later 23 Oct 2024
Reflecting on the complexities and ironies of political alliances, the article addresses the controversial remarks linking Donald Trump and Louis Farrakhan w...
23 Oct 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah Trump? Or Harris? 22 Oct 2024
In a deeply conflicted analysis of the upcoming U.S. presidential election, the author expresses intense aversion to former President Donald Trump's inflamma...
22 Oct 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah The Increasing Animosity Between Observant Jews 21 Oct 2024
The article discusses the growing animosity between different factions within Orthodox Judaism, particularly the increasing tension between the Charedi commu...
21 Oct 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah Sinwar's Death and Ending the War 20 Oct 2024
Israeli forces recently killed Yahya Sinwar, a prominent Hamas leader responsible for a significant massacre and ongoing attacks against Israelis. Despite th...
20 Oct 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah Illusions of Life* 16 Oct 2024
Illusions play a significant role in both Jewish law and human experience, enhancing the beauty and meaning of life. In the context of Sukkot, halachic conce...
16 Oct 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah The Good War 2.0 15 Oct 2024
The article critiques responses to Palestinian extremism and protests at Columbia University, suggesting that groups like Hamas are responsible for both civi...
15 Oct 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah Why Trump May Win the Election 14 Oct 2024
Despite facing widespread criticism from both political parties regarding his competence and behavior, Donald Trump shows strong potential to win upcoming el...
14 Oct 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah Media Bias? You Bet! 13 Oct 2024
The piece criticizes the perceived anti-Israel bias in both the United Nations and mainstream media reporting, particularly in relation to conflicts involvin...
13 Oct 2024