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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
Emes Ve-Emunah Yom Yerushalayim and Charedim in the IDF 26 May 2025
Yom Yerushalayim, marking Israel's historic recapture of Jerusalem in 1967, often highlights a rift within the Jewish community, particularly between secular...
26 May 2025
Emes Ve-Emunah When Two Devoutly Religious Cultures Clash 25 May 2025
Two devoutly religious communities in Israel, the Charedim and Religious Zionists (Dati Leumi), share a deep commitment to Torah but are divided by their vie...
25 May 2025
Emes Ve-Emunah It’s Heartbreaking 23 May 2025
The tragic murders of Sarah Milgrim and Yaron Lichinsky, killed by Elias Rodriguez who falsely justified his actions through antisemitic propaganda, have spo...
23 May 2025
Emes Ve-Emunah Is There a Rift? Huckabee Tells It Like It Is 22 May 2025
The article discusses the alleged rift between Trump and Netanyahu, spurred on by media narratives, particularly from anti-Trump and anti-Netanyahu voices. I...
22 May 2025
Emes Ve-Emunah Deep Down - Is Trump really an Antisemite? 21 May 2025
The article tackles the controversial question of whether former President Donald Trump is antisemitic, focusing on the split perception within the Jewish co...
21 May 2025
Emes Ve-Emunah The State of the Jews 20 May 2025
The debate on the future of Judaism centers around educational priorities and how they align with Jewish values and political beliefs. General Yair Golan's c...
20 May 2025
Emes Ve-Emunah Rabbi Eliezer Melamed on Torah and Science 19 May 2025
Rabbi Eliezer Melamed addresses the complex relationship between Torah and science, highlighting the challenges faced by traditions in the face of modern sci...
19 May 2025
Emes Ve-Emunah What’s Wrong With This Picture? 18 May 2025
Amidst the ongoing conflict in Gaza, this article critiques the narrative in mainstream media regarding the responsibilities of Israel and Hamas. The current...
18 May 2025
Emes Ve-Emunah Trump’s Vision for the Middle East 16 May 2025
The article discusses predictions about Donald Trump's potential diplomatic strategies in the Middle East, particularly involving Iran and Gaza. Trump is spe...
16 May 2025
Emes Ve-Emunah An Oxymoron Called Progressive Judaism 15 May 2025
The article discusses the merger of Liberal and Reform Judaism in the UK into a new denomination called Progressive Judaism. The author expresses concern tha...
15 May 2025
Emes Ve-Emunah Antisemitic Countries, Jews, and Rabbis 14 May 2025
The article delves into the debate surrounding Jewish circumcision, highlighting a police raid on mohalim in Antwerp as evidence of antisemitism. The discuss...
14 May 2025
Emes Ve-Emunah What if Deri Makes Good on His Threat? 13 May 2025
The article examines the escalating tensions between Charedi parties in Israel and the government over military service exemptions. Despite Prime Minister Ne...
13 May 2025
Emes Ve-Emunah Is Trump Still With Us? 12 May 2025
The article examines perceptions of former President Donald Trump's shifting stance toward Israel, amidst reports of policy changes like potential recognitio...
12 May 2025
Emes Ve-Emunah Yeshiva University Does the Right Thing 11 May 2025
Yeshiva University recently rescinded its recognition of the campus LGBTQ+ club, Hareni, citing a breach in the agreement that required adherence to specific...
11 May 2025
Emes Ve-Emunah Is He Good for the Jews? 9 May 2025
The ascension of Bob Prevost, now Pope Leo XIV, as the leader of the Catholic Church presents both uncertainty and potential opportunity for Jewish-Catholic ...
9 May 2025
Emes Ve-Emunah An 'Egregious' Statement? 8 May 2025
The article evaluates a recent statement by Hareni, a gay club at Yeshiva University (YU), questioning their objection to affirming traditional halachic stan...
8 May 2025
Emes Ve-Emunah Secular Studies and Saving Lives 7 May 2025
The article discusses the misinterpretation of Rav Chaim Soloveitchik's stance on secular studies among the Charedi community, using insights from his grands...
7 May 2025
Emes Ve-Emunah An Empty Threat or a Foolish One. 6 May 2025
MK Yaakov Asher's ultimatum concerning the Israeli consul to pass a new draft law for yeshiva students highlights the stark divide between Charedi communitie...
6 May 2025
Emes Ve-Emunah Do Rav Schachter and Rav Twersky Disagree about Hareni? 5 May 2025
The article explores a disagreement between two prominent Orthodox Jewish leaders, Rav Hershel Schachter and Rav Mayer Twersky, concerning the formation of a...
5 May 2025
Emes Ve-Emunah High Time for the Doubters to Come Aboard 4 May 2025
The article reflects on a recent missile attack near Ben-Gurion Airport, linking it to a broader discussion about the entrenched ideology of violence against...
4 May 2025
Emes Ve-Emunah The Absolute Power of Charedi Gedolim 2 May 2025
The article discusses the persistent influence of Charedi Gedolim, or rabbinic leaders, in maintaining traditional practices and resisting changes in the Cha...
2 May 2025
Emes Ve-Emunah Will Religious Schools Finally be Given a Fair Shake? 1 May 2025
A potentially pivotal Supreme Court case regarding the establishment of religious charter schools could significantly impact Jewish education in America. The...
1 May 2025
Emes Ve-Emunah Time for the Left to Abandon the 2-State Solution 30 Apr 2025
The article argues against the viability of a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, highlighting the deep-rooted antisemitism within Palest...
30 Apr 2025
Emes Ve-Emunah Heterodox Liberalism - Orthodox Liberalism 29 Apr 2025
The article critiques the influence of liberalism within Jewish thought, especially when it aligns social justice closely with Judaism. It discusses Illinois...
29 Apr 2025
Emes Ve-Emunah Canada 28 Apr 2025
The article discusses the alarming rise in antisemitism in Canada, citing a 970% increase, which is significantly higher than in countries like France. It at...
28 Apr 2025
Emes Ve-Emunah Antisemitism: A Reflection of Society’s Moral Decay 27 Apr 2025
Rabbi Moshe Taragin's perspectives on antisemitism highlight its deep historical and moral roots, arguing that it reflects broader societal moral failings ra...
27 Apr 2025
Emes Ve-Emunah The Passing of Sheldon Kirshner, a True Iconoclast 25 Apr 2025
Sheldon Kirshner was celebrated as a larger-than-life figure whose sudden passing on Pesach left a substantial void in both his family and wider community. K...
25 Apr 2025
Emes Ve-Emunah Liberals, Conservatives, Antisemitism, and Free Speech 24 Apr 2025
The article examines the complex dynamics around antisemitism and free speech, particularly in academic settings, focusing on differing perspectives within t...
24 Apr 2025
Emes Ve-Emunah Another Orthodox Jew appointed to High Office 21 Apr 2025
Matthew Solomson, an Orthodox Jewish scholar and adjunct professor at Yeshiva University, has been appointed as Chief Judge of the U.S. Court of Federal Clai...
21 Apr 2025
Emes Ve-Emunah Is This the End of Wokeism? 17 Apr 2025
In this opinion piece, the author critiques the perceived shift in American academia towards progressive, or 'woke,' ideologies, using Harvard University as ...
17 Apr 2025
Emes Ve-Emunah The New Antisemitism Czar is a Lubavitcher 16 Apr 2025
Rabbi Yehuda Kaploun, a Lubavitch Hasid, has been appointed as the U.S. government's new Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Antisemitism, a role that has be...
16 Apr 2025
Emes Ve-Emunah Huckabee Confirmed Without a Single Jewish Vote 10 Apr 2025
In a Senate confirmation vote for former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee as the U.S. ambassador to Israel, all Jewish Democratic senators voted against him, ...
10 Apr 2025
Emes Ve-Emunah Off to Israel 7 Apr 2025
A traveler shares reflections on returning to Israel for the first time since a traumatic event on October 7th, noting their preference for EL-AL flights due...
7 Apr 2025
Emes Ve-Emunah The Trump Derangement Syndrome Works Both Ways 6 Apr 2025
The article addresses the polarized reactions within the Orthodox Jewish community towards Donald Trump's policies, particularly his foreign policies regardi...
6 Apr 2025
Emes Ve-Emunah Could This Tragedy Have Been Prevented? 4 Apr 2025
The tragic case of Naomi Elkins, who killed her two young children believing it would eradicate evil and bring the Messiah, underscores the importance of men...
4 Apr 2025
Emes Ve-Emunah What Exactly Are They Proud Of? 3 Apr 2025
Rabbi Aryeh Lebowitz discusses the dichotomy faced by Yeshiva University (YU) in acknowledging an LGBTQ+ student club, Hareni, under the constraints of Ortho...
3 Apr 2025