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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...

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...

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...

The article explores the evolving role of Daas Torah amid a controversy in the Charedi community regarding participation in the World Zionist Organization (W...

The letter, written by Moshe Cohen, a Charedi Jewish parent, illustrates the tension between military service in the IDF and maintaining religious observance...

The article discusses the controversy surrounding Yeshiva University (YU) and its recognition of an LGBTQ+ student club, which sparked significant backlash, ...

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...

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...

In an analysis of the ideological and practical issues within certain Charedi communities, particularly in Lakewood, the tension between ideological purity a...

Yeshiva University has made the landmark decision to officially recognize an LGBTQ+ student group, Hareni, settling a long-standing lawsuit and marking a sig...

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...

The call for Jewish unity, or "Achdus," often seems challenging, particularly between Charedim and Religious Zionists in Israel. Despite shared religious pra...

In this article, the author draws a controversial parallel between Winston Churchill's wartime resolve against Nazi Germany and Prime Minister Benjamin Netan...

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...

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...

Reminiscing about a unique childhood lesson, the author recounts words of wisdom from his 4th-grade Rebbe, Rav Moshe Mordechai Maynayvitch, who emphasized th...

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...

The presence of the YU Pride Alliance at Yeshiva University, an Orthodox Jewish institution, sparks significant controversy, illustrating the tension between...

The article discusses the controversial detention and pending deportation of Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian activist with a green card, due to his involvement...

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 ...

The article discusses the positive and negative aspects of former President Trump's policies toward Israel and Jewish communities, highlighting his aggressiv...

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...

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...

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...

The piece draws a parallel between Fidel Castro and Donald Trump as revolutionary figures, suggesting Trump is leading a significant transformation within th...

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...

The article discusses a controversial shift in perception regarding Palestinian intentions toward Israel, highlighting recent tragic events and aligning them...

The ethos of freedom in the United States has both empowered and challenged American Jews, allowing for significant achievements yet contributing to increase...

Aaron Twerski, reflecting on the conflict between the New York State Education Department (NYSED) and Chasidic schools, emphasizes the need for Chasidic educ...

A contentious debate arises over the nomination of Mike Huckabee as U.S. Ambassador to Israel, with stark divisions between various Jewish groups. Orthodox a...

Rabbi Meir Kahane, a controversial and provocative figure within Jewish and Israeli politics, is revisited in this critique that assesses his legacy and ideo...

The ongoing Charedi protest against the UK's Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill highlights the tension between religious and governmental educational stan...

Drawing a parallel between the Holocaust and the ongoing violence in Israel, the article discusses how recent events, particularly the October 7 attacks by H...

The article critically examines the language used by mainstream media to describe Hamas fighters, arguing that the term 'militants' downplays their actions b...

The New York State Education Department (NYSED) recently halted public funding for two Brooklyn yeshivas due to non-compliance with secular education standar...

A new Jewish caucus has been formed in the U.S. House of Representatives, comprising entirely of liberal Jewish Democrats, with the aim of creating a unified...

In a controversial discussion on Daas Torah and Chilul HaShem, the article examines the influence of Rav Dov Landau, a leading figure in the Lithuanian Yeshi...

The article discusses the controversy surrounding a letter by the Coalition for Jewish Values (CJV) that disputes claims made by liberal Jewish movements reg...

The article discusses Donald Trump's audacious plan for Gaza, which involves transforming it into a prosperous region by relocating its refugees, a notion vi...

The article revisits the ongoing debate within Orthodox Judaism between Centrist Orthodoxy, which balances Torah study with secular knowledge (Mada), and rig...

The article discusses the misuse of AI in creating false videos of Jewish celebrities, purportedly responding to antisemitic remarks by Kanye West. The fake ...

The article explores the ongoing debate surrounding public funding for religious schools in the United States, particularly in light of a potential Supreme C...

The piece conveys President Trump's staunch support for Israel following reports of extreme torture endured by hostages held by Hamas in Gaza. Trump issued a...

Lakewood, New Jersey, renowned for its significant Torah study community, faces scrutiny due to fraudulent activities among some of its members. Despite the ...

The article explores the ongoing tension between Charedi Jews and the wider Israeli population regarding IDF service. Although Charedim are often exempt from...

The article critiques President Trump's proposal for Gaza, which involves the U.S. taking control after Israel hands it over and resettling refugees in neigh...

The article presents a critical perspective on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, arguing against the feasibility of a two-state solution due to perceived dee...

This editorial examines the complex relationship between former U.S. President Donald Trump and the Jewish community, with a focus on his policies towards Is...

The article critically examines the staunch resistance from Charedi leadership against the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) draft, emphasizing the universal oppo...

In addressing the significant challenge many young Charedi women face in finding a marriage partner, rabbinic leaders are attempting to address what they con...