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Emes Ve-Emunah The Moral Decline of Cvilization 3 Sep 2025
The article discusses the complex identity challenges faced by LGBTQ Jews, particularly the prejudice they experience both for their sexual orientation and t...
3 Sep 2025
Emes Ve-Emunah As the World Turns (Against Israel) 2 Sep 2025
The article highlights the shifting dynamics of Israel's public relations challenges in the United States, as noted by former President Donald Trump, who ack...
2 Sep 2025
Emes Ve-Emunah Rabbi Berel Wein, ZTL 1 Sep 2025
Rabbi Berel Wein, ZTL, who passed away on August 16, 2025, was a towering figure in the Jewish world and known for his clear and independent thinking. Esteem...
1 Sep 2025
Emes Ve-Emunah The Truth Matters 31 Aug 2025
The piece explores the complex narrative surrounding Israel's military operations in Gaza, challenging the mainstream media portrayal that heavily criticizes...
31 Aug 2025
Emes Ve-Emunah No Laughing Matter 29 Aug 2025
Adam Friedland, a Jewish comedian, recently sparked controversy due to his podcast episode criticizing Democratic Congressman Ritchie Torres' strong stance o...
29 Aug 2025
Emes Ve-Emunah Good News? Or Too Little - Too Late? 28 Aug 2025
Recent declarations by leading Charedi rabbis, including Rav Moshe Maya and Rav Yitzchak Yosef, signal a significant policy shift regarding enlistment in the...
28 Aug 2025
Emes Ve-Emunah The Call for Fasting and Prayer 26 Aug 2025
Amidst heightened tensions and increased anti-Jewish sentiment globally, both the Moetzes Gedolei HaTorah of Agudah and religious leaders from other faiths, ...
26 Aug 2025
Emes Ve-Emunah Some Good News from Israel Amid Dark Times 25 Aug 2025
Rabbi Moshe Maya, a prominent Sephardi rabbinic leader previously opposed to Charedim enlisting in the IDF, has initiated a potential shift by suggesting Cha...
25 Aug 2025
Emes Ve-Emunah Gender and Faith Discrimination in Israel 24 Aug 2025
This opinion piece addresses recent developments in Tel Aviv concerning gender and faith discrimination, where synagogues are being asked to sign agreements ...
24 Aug 2025
Emes Ve-Emunah Why I Am So Angry! 22 Aug 2025
Shari Redstone articulates intense frustration with the global treatment of Israel, accusing world leaders and media of perpetuating an anti-Israel bias. Red...
22 Aug 2025
Emes Ve-Emunah A Question of Moral Clarity 21 Aug 2025
Rabbi Yosef Blau's recent initiative, calling for moral clarity amid the Gaza humanitarian crisis, underlines his enduring stance on justice, even amid contr...
21 Aug 2025
Emes Ve-Emunah Is the IDF Anti Torah? 20 Aug 2025
The article discusses the tension between the IDF's obligations to accommodate the religious practices of Charedi soldiers and the Charedi community's percep...
20 Aug 2025
Emes Ve-Emunah World Indifference to Jewish Suffering - and Charedim 19 Aug 2025
The article reflects on global and national responses to Jewish suffering and contrasts it with the internal challenges Israel faces concerning Charedi commu...
19 Aug 2025
Emes Ve-Emunah The Pros and Cons of Continuing the War 18 Aug 2025
A reflective discourse on the Israeli Prime Minister's plan to seize control of Gaza highlights the deep divisions within Israeli society and within individu...
18 Aug 2025
Emes Ve-Emunah How Jewish Are the Jews of New York? 17 Aug 2025
The article explores the complex identity and political leanings of New York's Jewish population, focusing on their support for Zohran Mamdani, a political f...
17 Aug 2025
Emes Ve-Emunah Are Zionists Worse than Nazis?! 15 Aug 2025
The article explores the controversy surrounding the Israeli draft and the Charedi community's resistance to participating in the IDF. It highlights Rabbi Yi...
15 Aug 2025
Emes Ve-Emunah The Left's Increasing Antisemitism 14 Aug 2025
As antisemitism appears to grow on the political left, particularly in relation to Israel's policies towards the Palestinians, the author reflects on the iro...
14 Aug 2025
Emes Ve-Emunah Feminism Versus Tradition 13 Aug 2025
The rise of feminism has significantly impacted the Charedi community, particularly by enabling Orthodox women to pursue high-paying careers, thus supporting...
13 Aug 2025
Emes Ve-Emunah When Good People Start Condemning Israel 12 Aug 2025
The piece reflects on the shifting global perceptions of Israel, once celebrated as a beacon of democracy and innovation but now increasingly condemned, part...
12 Aug 2025
Emes Ve-Emunah Rabbis Yechiel Eckstein, Dov Landau, and Smartphones 11 Aug 2025
The article discusses the controversial interactions of Orthodox Judaism with Evangelical Christians, focusing on the example of Rabbi Yechiel Eckstein, foun...
11 Aug 2025
Emes Ve-Emunah When Bias Outweighs Truth... 10 Aug 2025
The article discusses Representative Josh Gottheimer's recent fact-finding mission to Israel, emphasizing his commitment to truth over biases prevalent in ma...
10 Aug 2025
Emes Ve-Emunah What Is Antisemitism Really about? 8 Aug 2025
This piece explores the root causes of modern antisemitism, suggesting a link between historical and current criticisms of Jewish values. The author argues t...
8 Aug 2025
Emes Ve-Emunah Such Chutzpah! ...and They Don’t Even Realize It! 7 Aug 2025
Amidst ongoing tensions in Israel, the Charedi community in Israel is focusing on what they perceive as a 'war against Torah,' rather than the physical confl...
7 Aug 2025
Emes Ve-Emunah Is Adversity the Key to Greater Observance? 6 Aug 2025
The article explores whether adversity, particularly increasing antisemitism, serves as a catalyst for greater religious observance in the Jewish community. ...
6 Aug 2025
Emes Ve-Emunah Resenting Charedim, Evyatar David, and Occupying Gaza 5 Aug 2025
The article explores the tensions between Israeli society and the Charedi community related to military enlistment, while also assessing the broader context ...
5 Aug 2025
Emes Ve-Emunah Can YCT Still Be Called Orthodox? 4 Aug 2025
The article discusses the ordination of Tadhg Cleary, an openly gay man, by Yeshivat Chovevei Torah (YCT), and questions whether the seminary can still be co...
4 Aug 2025
Emes Ve-Emunah The Mourning After 3 Aug 2025
In a reflective post for Tisha B'Av, the writer usually shares a message aligned with the day's solemnity. However, they were profoundly impacted by a film a...
3 Aug 2025
Emes Ve-Emunah Remember, God, What Has Happened to Us 3 Aug 2025
Reflecting on the age-old lamentations from Kina 7, the article connects past Jewish suffering with contemporary atrocities, particularly highlighting the re...
3 Aug 2025
Emes Ve-Emunah Moral Clarity in a Confusing World 1 Aug 2025
In a complex analysis of recent geopolitical dynamics, the article discusses the moral clarity regarding the conflict in Gaza as expressed by various public ...
1 Aug 2025
Emes Ve-Emunah Message to the Prime Minister, France, the UK, and Canada 31 Jul 2025
The author expresses deep concern over harsh criticisms of Israel from international allies amidst the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. While validating the suff...
31 Jul 2025
Emes Ve-Emunah On the Other Hand... (and Charedi Intransigence) 30 Jul 2025
The author addresses the tension within the Charedi leadership over the trend of Haredi yeshiva students enlisting in the IDF, which is viewed by some commun...
30 Jul 2025
Emes Ve-Emunah Starvation? Yes. But Who, How Many, and Why 29 Jul 2025
The article explores the complex and contentious issue of starvation in Gaza, as images of severely malnourished Palestinian children circulate in the media,...
29 Jul 2025
Emes Ve-Emunah The Greatest Anti Charedi Wave in Decades! 28 Jul 2025
The article discusses the tensions between different Jewish communities regarding military service and the role of Torah study, particularly in light of conf...
28 Jul 2025
Emes Ve-Emunah Debunking a Genocide Scholar 27 Jul 2025
The article challenges the narrative that Israel's military actions in Gaza amount to genocide, arguing that such claims are based on biased reports and mani...
27 Jul 2025
Emes Ve-Emunah A Ship of Fools 25 Jul 2025
The article critiques the problematic statements and actions surrounding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and responses from various international figures an...
25 Jul 2025
Emes Ve-Emunah Antisemitism, DEI, and Columbia University 24 Jul 2025
Columbia University has reached a $220 million settlement with the Trump administration over allegations of antisemitism on campus, a move applauded by many ...
24 Jul 2025
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