Emes Ve-Emunah
Forbidden Waters are Sweet
23 Jul 2025
The article explores the inefficacy of bans on technology, particularly within Jewish communities, focusing on the recent AI restrictions imposed by the Karl...
23 Jul 2025
Emes Ve-Emunah
Diminishing Returns
22 Jul 2025
The article provides a defense of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's actions in response to the ongoing conflict with Hamas since October 2023, whil...
22 Jul 2025
Emes Ve-Emunah
Antisemitism Unbound
21 Jul 2025
Antisemitism has surged globally, with the Israel-Gaza conflict being a significant catalyst for this increase. Media portrayals often bias audiences against...
21 Jul 2025
Emes Ve-Emunah
Charedi Hubris
20 Jul 2025
Tensions in Israel persist regarding Charedi Jews and their exemption from military service, a situation exacerbated by the state's current war efforts. The ...
20 Jul 2025
Emes Ve-Emunah
The Morally Repugnant Extremist Settlers
18 Jul 2025
The article critiques the Israeli government's tolerance of extremist settlers engaging in illegal land seizures in Judea and Samaria. Although it affirms su...
18 Jul 2025
Emes Ve-Emunah
Is There an Authentic Jewish View?
17 Jul 2025
The article discusses the lack of a unified "Jewish view" on critical issues affecting the Jewish people, highlighting the deep divisions within the Jewish c...
17 Jul 2025
Emes Ve-Emunah
Is the End of an Era Near?
16 Jul 2025
The resignation of Charedi Knesset members from Netanyahu's coalition marks a significant political upheaval in Israel, likely prompting new elections. This ...
16 Jul 2025
Emes Ve-Emunah
When Progressive Values Enter the Religious Sphere
15 Jul 2025
The article discusses the contentious issue of women's roles in Judaism, particularly in relation to rabbinical ordination. It highlights how traditional Jew...
15 Jul 2025
Emes Ve-Emunah
Why It’s Understandable
14 Jul 2025
The article reflects on a recent ADL survey revealing that 25% of Americans consider antisemitic attacks understandable amidst current Israel-Hamas tensions....
14 Jul 2025
Emes Ve-Emunah
The Extremists of Judea and Sumeria
13 Jul 2025
In the context of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, particularly during recent hostilities involving Hamas, there is significant scrutiny on media bias again...
13 Jul 2025
Emes Ve-Emunah
An Outrageous 'Religious' Ruling
11 Jul 2025
The article challenges the halakhic ruling issued by some influential Hasidic leaders prohibiting enlistment in the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF), framing it ...
11 Jul 2025
Emes Ve-Emunah
The Identity Crisis of Young American Jews
10 Jul 2025
The article explores the growing identity crisis among young American Jews, who increasingly question the pro-Israel ideologies they were raised with. Influe...
10 Jul 2025
Emes Ve-Emunah
The New Home of Antisemitism in America
9 Jul 2025
Antisemitism in America has taken a new shape, with increased instances emanating primarily from the left side of the political spectrum, particularly follow...
9 Jul 2025
Emes Ve-Emunah
Crossing Another Line
8 Jul 2025
The ordination of a woman in a same-sex marriage as a Maharat at Yeshivat Maharat challenges traditional Orthodox beliefs, raising concerns from conservative...
8 Jul 2025
Emes Ve-Emunah
Israel's Pending Civil War
7 Jul 2025
As Israel faces ongoing tensions with Hamas in Gaza, a potentially more divisive issue looms within the country: the societal conflict surrounding military s...
7 Jul 2025
Emes Ve-Emunah
Thank You
7 Jul 2025
The blog post shares the author's gratitude for a donation received through their PayPal portal, emphasizing how such contributions, though infrequent, reinf...
7 Jul 2025
Emes Ve-Emunah
Hating a Great Leader
6 Jul 2025
Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel's long-serving prime minister, is a polarizing figure, with many critics and defenders of his policies and leadership style. Despi...
6 Jul 2025
Emes Ve-Emunah
God Bless America
4 Jul 2025
On July 4th, 2025, the Jewish community in America expresses profound gratitude for the nation's support and freedoms. This acknowledgment coincides with a s...
4 Jul 2025
Emes Ve-Emunah
Sean Combs and Chaim Rotter
3 Jul 2025
The article discusses shocking allegations against Chaim Rotter, a prominent Charedi leader of the Shomrim civilian watch group in Bnei Brak, comparing his a...
3 Jul 2025
Emes Ve-Emunah
It Ain’t Over – Till It’s Over
2 Jul 2025
Concerns about the decline of American Jewish continuity, driven by intermarriage and ignorance of heritage, may find a remedy in renewed initiatives for Jew...
2 Jul 2025
Emes Ve-Emunah
Uniforms, Uniformity, and Truth
1 Jul 2025
The author reflects on the Charedi practice of children wearing uniforms, highlighting concerns about ideological rigidity and conformity within Orthodox Jud...
1 Jul 2025
Emes Ve-Emunah
Saving American Jewry
30 Jun 2025
The article discusses Ari Witkin, a Reconstructionist rabbi and senior director of philanthropy at Detroit's Jewish Federation, and his views on Judaism's fo...
30 Jun 2025
Emes Ve-Emunah
The New Democratic Party
29 Jun 2025
Zohran Mamdani, a young Socialist, has unexpectedly secured the Democratic nomination for mayor of New York City, stirring discomfort among mainstream Democr...
29 Jun 2025
Emes Ve-Emunah
The 2-State Solution Revisited
27 Jun 2025
Following recent developments that have weakened Iran's capacity to sponsor regional terrorism, the idea of reviving a two-state solution to the Israeli-Pale...
27 Jun 2025
Emes Ve-Emunah
The New Face of the Democratic Party?
26 Jun 2025
Zohran Mamdani, known for his strong anti-Israel stance, has been nominated as the Democratic candidate for mayor of New York City, highlighting a potential ...
26 Jun 2025
Emes Ve-Emunah
Schadenfreude
25 Jun 2025
The article discusses the reaction of President Trump's critics to the US military's strike on Iran's Fordow nuclear facility, highlighting the phenomenon of...
25 Jun 2025
Emes Ve-Emunah
Is Peace Really at Hand?
24 Jun 2025
As tensions escalate between Israel and Iran, a fragile ceasefire brokered by President Trump is at risk. Despite initial praise for Israel's role in debilit...
24 Jun 2025
Emes Ve-Emunah
Rethinking Political Loyalties
23 Jun 2025
The article discusses the political tension and division within American Jewish communities following a U.S. military strike on Iran's nuclear facilities. It...
23 Jun 2025
Emes Ve-Emunah
Operation Midnight Hammer
22 Jun 2025
This article elaborates on a recent U.S. military operation against Iran’s Fordow nuclear facility. The action, described as "Operation Midnight Hammer," was...
22 Jun 2025
Emes Ve-Emunah
Moving On - Naftuli Moster's Teshuva
20 Jun 2025
Naftuli Moster, known for founding YAFFED to advocate for secular education in Chassidic yeshivas, has undergone a notable transformation. Once a vocal criti...
20 Jun 2025
Emes Ve-Emunah
Taylor Greene, Carlson, and the President
19 Jun 2025
The article discusses the prevalence of antisemitism across the political spectrum in the U.S., focusing on figures like Tucker Carlson and Marjorie Taylor G...
19 Jun 2025
Emes Ve-Emunah
The Amazing Nechama Spiegel
18 Jun 2025
The article discusses the impact of feminism on the Charedi community, highlighting the notable achievement of Nechama Spiegel, the first Charedi female El A...
18 Jun 2025
Emes Ve-Emunah
The Necessity of Total Victory
17 Jun 2025
The article draws parallels between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Winston Churchill, praising Netanyahu's leadership amid Israel's aggressive militar...
17 Jun 2025
Emes Ve-Emunah
What Will They Talk About?
16 Jun 2025
The writer expresses significant frustration with the Haredi leadership for their perceived detachment from the struggles Israel faces, particularly regardin...
16 Jun 2025
Emes Ve-Emunah
Israel's Righteous Mission
15 Jun 2025
Amid escalating tensions, Israel has launched a series of pre-planned strikes against Iran's military and nuclear assets, aiming to cripple Iran’s capabiliti...
15 Jun 2025
Emes Ve-Emunah
Operation Rising Lion
13 Jun 2025
Israel's recent military operation against Iran, dubbed Operation Rising Lion, has been a significant topic of discussion due to its strategic depth and inte...
13 Jun 2025
Emes Ve-Emunah
Is Israel About to Attack Iran?
12 Jun 2025
Tensions between Israel and Iran are escalating as reports surface about Israel's possible imminent strike on Iran's nuclear facilities. With the U.S. evacua...
12 Jun 2025
Emes Ve-Emunah
Isolationists, Hawks, and Israel
11 Jun 2025
The article discusses the conflict between isolationist and hawkish factions within the Trump administration regarding the approach to Iran and its nuclear a...
11 Jun 2025
Emes Ve-Emunah
Four Antisemites Who Insist they Aren't
10 Jun 2025
This article discusses four public figures often accused of antisemitism: Rashida Tlaib, Marjorie Taylor Greene, Zohran Mamdani, and Greta Thunberg. Each cla...
10 Jun 2025
Emes Ve-Emunah
The Unity of All the Jewish People
9 Jun 2025
Addressing the elusive unity among Jews, an opinion piece in the Jerusalem Post highlights the temporary cohesiveness experienced post-October 7th. The autho...
9 Jun 2025
Emes Ve-Emunah
As Things Stand Now...
8 Jun 2025
The article reviews the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, highlighting the IDF's struggle to defeat an entrenched enemy supported by Iran. Reflectin...
8 Jun 2025
Emes Ve-Emunah
Big Win for Orthodoxy but Not for DaasTorah
6 Jun 2025
The recent World Zionist Organization (WZO) elections revealed a significant development within the Orthodox Jewish community. Despite Rabbi Aharon Feldman's...
6 Jun 2025
Emes Ve-Emunah
Message from a Charedi Reader
6 Jun 2025
A Charedi individual addresses a modern Orthodox community member in an email, expressing criticism of modern Orthodoxy and lamenting its perceived decline. ...
6 Jun 2025
Emes Ve-Emunah
Antisemtism in America - Revisited
5 Jun 2025
Antisemitism in America is witnessing a resurgence, raising concern about safety even in traditionally secure Jewish neighborhoods like West Rogers Park in C...
5 Jun 2025
Emes Ve-Emunah
Insularity - a National Tragedy
4 Jun 2025
Rav Moshe Hillel Hirsch discusses the increasingly insular stance of the Charedi community in Israel, particularly regarding military service in the IDF. Cha...
4 Jun 2025
Emes Ve-Emunah
To Be Holy but Human
1 Jun 2025
Rabbi Moshe Taragin's book, "To Be Holy but Human," focuses on Rabbi Yehuda Amital, a figure who straddled the realms of halachic observance and humanistic v...
1 Jun 2025
Emes Ve-Emunah
Is Seeing - Believing?
30 May 2025
The article reflects on the perceived unity displayed during the Daf Yomi Siyum HaShas, organized by Agudath Israel, noting the participation and celebration...
30 May 2025
Emes Ve-Emunah
America’s Civil Religion and the First Amendment
29 May 2025
The article explores the concept of 'America's Civil Religion' and its intersection with the First Amendment, emphasizing that the Founding Fathers intention...
29 May 2025
Emes Ve-Emunah
Anti Zionism is Antisemitism - and Harvard
28 May 2025
The article argues that anti-Zionism is tantamount to antisemitism and criticizes prestigious institutions like Harvard University for perpetuating this ideo...
28 May 2025
Emes Ve-Emunah
Leaving the Fold but Staying Observant
27 May 2025
Many Charedim in Israel are choosing to maintain religious observance while leaving the insular ultra-Orthodox lifestyle due to sociological rather than inte...
27 May 2025