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Yeshiva University recently rescinded its recognition of the campus LGBTQ+ club, Hareni, citing a breach in the agreement that required adherence to specific...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
Emes Ve-Emunah
My Granddaughter’s Wedding
1 Apr 2025
Celebrating a family wedding, the author shares a personal update about attending his granddaughter Yaffa's wedding in Lakewood, New Jersey. He notes the pre...
1 Apr 2025
Emes Ve-Emunah
Doing What's Necessary
31 Mar 2025
In this impassioned opinion piece, the author calls for decisive and aggressive action against Hamas to secure the release of hostages, influenced by the hau...
31 Mar 2025
Emes Ve-Emunah
Leaving the Fold
30 Mar 2025
The Orthodox Union (OU) has undertaken a study to explore the reasons behind Orthodox Jews leaving their religious community, an issue that grows alongside t...
30 Mar 2025
Emes Ve-Emunah
Does the WZO Controversy Spell the End of 'Daas Torah'?
28 Mar 2025
The article explores the evolving role of Daas Torah amid a controversy in the Charedi community regarding participation in the World Zionist Organization (W...
28 Mar 2025
Emes Ve-Emunah
A Letter from a Charedi
27 Mar 2025
The letter, written by Moshe Cohen, a Charedi Jewish parent, illustrates the tension between military service in the IDF and maintaining religious observance...
27 Mar 2025
Emes Ve-Emunah
Yeshiva University Responds
26 Mar 2025
The article discusses the controversy surrounding Yeshiva University (YU) and its recognition of an LGBTQ+ student club, which sparked significant backlash, ...
26 Mar 2025
Emes Ve-Emunah
Huckabee: Reform Opposition - Orthodox Support
25 Mar 2025
Mike Huckabee's nomination as U.S. ambassador to Israel has exposed a stark divide between Reform and Orthodox Jewry. Reform Judaism, aligning with progressi...
25 Mar 2025
Emes Ve-Emunah
What Jewish Education Should Look Like
24 Mar 2025
The opening of the new Arie Crown Hebrew Day School campus in Chicago marks a milestone in Jewish education, reflecting a commitment to excellence in both Je...
24 Mar 2025
Emes Ve-Emunah
Has the World of Lakewood Gone Awry?
23 Mar 2025
In an analysis of the ideological and practical issues within certain Charedi communities, particularly in Lakewood, the tension between ideological purity a...
23 Mar 2025
Emes Ve-Emunah
YU's Recognition of an LGBTQ Student Group
21 Mar 2025
Yeshiva University has made the landmark decision to officially recognize an LGBTQ+ student group, Hareni, settling a long-standing lawsuit and marking a sig...
21 Mar 2025
Emes Ve-Emunah
Ending the Violence with Deportations
20 Mar 2025
A violent incident in Beit Shemesh reveals the extent of unrest caused by Charedi extremists targeting Mayor Shmuel Greenberg for his advocacy of secular edu...
20 Mar 2025
Emes Ve-Emunah
The Elusive Achdus of Charedim and Religious Zionists
19 Mar 2025
The call for Jewish unity, or "Achdus," often seems challenging, particularly between Charedim and Religious Zionists in Israel. Despite shared religious pra...
19 Mar 2025
Emes Ve-Emunah
The Religious Nazis of Islam Must Be Destroyed
18 Mar 2025
In this article, the author draws a controversial parallel between Winston Churchill's wartime resolve against Nazi Germany and Prime Minister Benjamin Netan...
18 Mar 2025
Emes Ve-Emunah
Can the Democratic Party Survive?
17 Mar 2025
The article explores the waning favorability of the Democratic Party, as reflected in a CNN poll showing an all-time low rating of 29%. Despite the considera...
17 Mar 2025
Emes Ve-Emunah
Trump's Response to Antisemitism and Terrorism
16 Mar 2025
The article critiques the actions of Jewish Voices for Peace, a group of Jewish activists protesting against the arrest of Mahmoud Khalil, a pro-Hamas agitat...
16 Mar 2025
Emes Ve-Emunah
We Want Moshiach... NOW!
14 Mar 2025
Reminiscing about a unique childhood lesson, the author recounts words of wisdom from his 4th-grade Rebbe, Rav Moshe Mordechai Maynayvitch, who emphasized th...
14 Mar 2025
Emes Ve-Emunah
Urging Charedim to Vote Mizrachi - Not Eretz HaKodesh
13 Mar 2025
The article discusses the push by the Agudah for Charedi Jews to vote for Eretz HaKodesh in the World Zionist Organization (WZO) elections, a party aligned w...
13 Mar 2025
Emes Ve-Emunah
Gay Students and Yeshiva University
12 Mar 2025
The presence of the YU Pride Alliance at Yeshiva University, an Orthodox Jewish institution, sparks significant controversy, illustrating the tension between...
12 Mar 2025
Emes Ve-Emunah
Goodbye and Good Riddance
11 Mar 2025
The article discusses the controversial detention and pending deportation of Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian activist with a green card, due to his involvement...
11 Mar 2025
Emes Ve-Emunah
Is a Progressive Jew an Oxymoron?
10 Mar 2025
Rabbi Ari Jun, a Reform rabbi in Cincinnati, faced rejection from a progressive rally against neo-Nazis and white supremacy due to his Zionist beliefs. This ...
10 Mar 2025
Emes Ve-Emunah
Good Trump - Bad Trump
9 Mar 2025
The article discusses the positive and negative aspects of former President Trump's policies toward Israel and Jewish communities, highlighting his aggressiv...
9 Mar 2025
Emes Ve-Emunah
Why Do They Hate Us?
7 Mar 2025
The article explores the persistence of antisemitism through the ages, often linked to the biblical concept of "Esav sonei leYaakov" (Esau hates Jacob), as i...
7 Mar 2025
Emes Ve-Emunah
No New Post Today
6 Mar 2025
The author addresses readers with an apology for not posting a new blog entry due to an unusually busy day filled with various time commitments. Although the...
6 Mar 2025
Emes Ve-Emunah
Not the Wrong Message
5 Mar 2025
Rabbi Amichai Lau-Lavie, an openly gay Conservative rabbi, was criticized for an op-ed he wrote in JTA, which was perceived as mocking Jewish values. The art...
5 Mar 2025
Emes Ve-Emunah
Revolutionary in Chief
4 Mar 2025
The piece draws a parallel between Fidel Castro and Donald Trump as revolutionary figures, suggesting Trump is leading a significant transformation within th...
4 Mar 2025
Emes Ve-Emunah
Will This Mean the End of Hamas?
3 Mar 2025
Israel plans to escalate its military action in the Gaza Strip with the aim of dismantling Hamas, despite the historical challenge likened to fighting the ma...
3 Mar 2025
Emes Ve-Emunah
Moral Clarity about Palestinians
2 Mar 2025
The article discusses a controversial shift in perception regarding Palestinian intentions toward Israel, highlighting recent tragic events and aligning them...
2 Mar 2025