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Emes Ve-Emunah The Irresistible Force Meets the Immovable Object 2 Jan 2025
In the ongoing conflict between the Israeli government and the Charedi community, tensions are rising over military conscription laws. Israeli Defense Minist...
2 Jan 2025
Emes Ve-Emunah Profiling Muslims 1 Jan 2025
The piece discusses the complex issue of radical Islamism while stressing that the majority of Muslims are non-radical and desire peaceful lives. The author ...
1 Jan 2025
Emes Ve-Emunah Charedi Insight about IDF Service 31 Dec 2024
In an exploration of Charedi perspectives on IDF service, the discussion centers on a debate between Rabbi Shulman, a pseudonymous Charedi scholar, and Rabbi...
31 Dec 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah Jimmy Carter - the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly 30 Dec 2024
This reflection on Jimmy Carter presents a complex and critical view of his legacy, particularly in relation to the Jewish community and the state of Israel....
30 Dec 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah Israel, Media Bias, and the UN 29 Dec 2024
The article argues that the global Jewish community should focus on discrediting the United Nations (UN), criticized for harboring biases against Israel, par...
29 Dec 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah The Yellow Journalism of Matzav 27 Dec 2024
Rabbi Dovid Bashevkin has been misrepresented by the online publication Matzav as encouraging behaviors contrary to Jewish values, when he actually advocates...
27 Dec 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah Public Menorah Lighting Ceremonies 26 Dec 2024
Chabad-Lubavitch's public menorah lighting ceremonies exemplify their successful outreach efforts, particularly in engaging non-observant Jews and fostering ...
26 Dec 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah The 6 Day War and the Pager Plot 25 Dec 2024
Reflecting on a recent '60 Minutes' segment that echoed the transformative events of the 1967 Six-Day War, the article revisits how that military victory shi...
25 Dec 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah The Truth from Someone Who Lives There 24 Dec 2024
This piece explores the situation in Gaza, emphasizing how Hamas is blamed for the hardships faced by Palestinians rather than Israel. The narrative, endorse...
24 Dec 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah Number 5 23 Dec 2024
The author shares his excitement about attending the bris for his newest great-grandson in Lakewood, marking his fifth great-grandchild and the first born in...
23 Dec 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah Devout Jewish Heroes? Or Rodfim? 22 Dec 2024
The article discusses the recent incident of a mosque being torched in the West Bank, highlighting the broader implications of such revenge attacks by Jewish...
22 Dec 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah No New Post Today 20 Dec 2024
The author, due to unexpected personal commitments, will be unable to post a new article for the day. They reassure readers that the situation does not invol...
20 Dec 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah American Jews and Christmas 19 Dec 2024
The article discusses the complex relationship American Jews have with the Christmas season, noting that the holiday in America has largely shed its religiou...
19 Dec 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah Fulfillment as a Jewish Woman 18 Dec 2024
Reflecting on the changing roles of Jewish women within Orthodox Judaism, the article discusses the tension between traditional gender roles and modern femin...
18 Dec 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah Wives of Soldiers for the Sanctity of the Camp 17 Dec 2024
The article examines the paradoxical stance of the 'Wives of Soldiers for the Sanctity of the Camp,' who support Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef's assertion that even no...
17 Dec 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah The Consequences of Speaking Truth to Power 16 Dec 2024
In an interview with three anonymous Charedi rabbis from prestigious backgrounds, the intricate dynamics within the Israeli Charedi community are explored, r...
16 Dec 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah Insanity is Not a Solution 15 Dec 2024
The article critiques the Charedi community's approach to technology, particularly its reliance on bans to tackle the negative impacts of technology such as ...
15 Dec 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah Rabbis: You Must Apologize 13 Dec 2024
Rabbi Zvi Gluck, a respected figure in the Charedi community and CEO of the organization Amudim, condemns religious leaders who wrote letters advocating for ...
13 Dec 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah Pluralism is Not the Answer 12 Dec 2024
Rabbi Steven Gotlib raises concerns about pluralism in the Jewish community, particularly how the Orthodox cannot engage with heterodox movements as equals. ...
12 Dec 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah After a Year of War - Complacency? 11 Dec 2024
Rabbi Yisroel Reisman's response to a question about the complacency towards the ongoing war in Israel highlights significant differences among Charedi leade...
11 Dec 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah Is Saying Gedolim Made a Mistake, Kefira? 10 Dec 2024
The article reflects on a controversial Q&A session at an Agudah convention, featuring Rav Uri Deutsch and Torah VoDaath Rosh HaYeshiva, Rabbi Yisroel Reisma...
10 Dec 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah Some Wishful Thinking About What's Next for Syria 9 Dec 2024
The recent fall of Bashar Assad's regime in Syria, celebrated by Syrians across Europe, marks a significant shift in the Middle East's geopolitical landscape...
9 Dec 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah Israel, the War, and the Fall of Syria 8 Dec 2024
The article discusses the fall of Syria to the Islamist Nusra Front, highlighting the complex regional implications, particularly for Israel. Although the re...
8 Dec 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah Amnesty's International Antisemitism 6 Dec 2024
Amnesty International has accused Israel of committing genocide in Gaza during its conflict with Hamas, a claim deemed baseless and biased by critics who see...
6 Dec 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah Jewish Anti Zionists 5 Dec 2024
The article explores the controversial views held by Jewish anti-Zionist academics like Naomi Klein, Judith Butler, and Norman Finkelstein, who frame Israel ...
5 Dec 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah Christian Influences on Zionism 4 Dec 2024
Yizhar Hess of the World Zionist Organization (WZO) expresses concern over religious Orthodox and right-wing political influences within his organization, fe...
4 Dec 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah Trump's Policies - Foreign and Domestic 3 Dec 2024
The article discusses President-elect Donald Trump's strong stance towards Hamas and his policies related to Israel and the Middle East. Trump issued a stern...
3 Dec 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah Pardoning Hunter 2 Dec 2024
The article discusses President Joe Biden's decision to pardon his son, Hunter Biden, arguing that political motivations played a significant role in his pro...
2 Dec 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah Draining the Swamp 1 Dec 2024
The article by Kash Patel highlights a view on the media's portrayal of Donald Trump's administrative appointments, particularly in relation to U.S.-Israel r...
1 Dec 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah The Truth about the ICC Accusations 29 Nov 2024
Amidst international controversy, the International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued warrants for Israeli leaders, accusing them of genocide amidst the ongoin...
29 Nov 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah Banning Social Media 28 Nov 2024
Reflecting on the 2012 Charedi Asifa against the internet, rabbinic warnings about its dangers, particularly social media, appear to have had some merit. Tho...
28 Nov 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah The Cease Fire in Lebanon 27 Nov 2024
Amidst significant skepticism, Israel successfully managed a two-front war against Hamas in Gaza and Hezbollah in Lebanon, culminating in a favorable ceasefi...
27 Nov 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah The ICC and Their Willing Collaborators 26 Nov 2024
The article critiques the International Criminal Court's (ICC) actions against Israeli leaders, which many countries, including Canada, have supported by res...
26 Nov 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah Pushing the Envelope Too Far 25 Nov 2024
The article discusses the complex issue of women's representation in Orthodox Jewish publications, focusing on a specific instance involving the Orthodox Uni...
25 Nov 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah A Unifying Gesture? Probably Not. 24 Nov 2024
A recent TV interview with the 33-year-old son of a Toldos Aharon Rebbe joining the IDF sparked hope for unity between secular and Charedi Jews amid the chal...
24 Nov 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah Restoring Religious Values into Our Schools 22 Nov 2024
Reform Rabbi Mara Nathan of Temple Beth-El in San Antonio, Texas, protests a proposed public school curriculum for potentially teaching Christian dogma, whic...
22 Nov 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah The UN's Bully Pulpit 21 Nov 2024
The article critiques the UN and the International Criminal Court (ICC) for their perceived bias against Israel, suggesting that their treatment of Israel as...
21 Nov 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah The Trump Peace Plan 20 Nov 2024
The article discusses the potential revival of the Trump peace plan, detailed by Jared Kushner, which intended to establish a two-state solution between Isra...
20 Nov 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah When is a Miracle Really a Miracle? 19 Nov 2024
The article debates what constitutes a true miracle, contrasting reactions to a recent event where a Hezbollah rocket was intercepted in Bnei Brak. The missi...
19 Nov 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah The Culture War and Identity Politics 18 Nov 2024
The article discusses how identity politics and the culture war contributed to recent Democratic election losses. It mentions that many in introspection beli...
18 Nov 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah An Analysis of the Election and Trump's Picks 17 Nov 2024
The article discusses the surprising factors that contributed to Donald Trump's electoral success, emphasizing the role of economic concerns and a disconnect...
17 Nov 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah Hesder students and Charedi Students 15 Nov 2024
The piece explores the tensions between Hesder students and the Charedi community in Israel, primarily focusing on their differing approaches to national ser...
15 Nov 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah Towards a Federal Mandate for Vouchers 14 Nov 2024
Amidst recent political shifts, there is a renewed call for federal legislation mandating voucher programs to fund secular curricula in parochial schools, re...
14 Nov 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah So Far, So Good 13 Nov 2024
The article discusses the importance of separating personal character from policy decisions in evaluating political leaders, focusing on Donald Trump's recen...
13 Nov 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah A Kallus View of Army Service 12 Nov 2024
The article critiques Rabbi Shraga Kallus's lecture opposing Charedi participation in the IDF, highlighting his extremist views within Orthodox Judaism. Desp...
12 Nov 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah Will Trump Be as Pro Israel This Time? 11 Nov 2024
The article discusses the complex relationship between Israeli and U.S. politics, focusing on whether former President Donald Trump, if re-elected, would mai...
11 Nov 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah Electoral Shock and Trump's Foreign Policy 10 Nov 2024
The article reflects the reaction of the political left to Donald Trump's electoral victory, describing their shock and disappointment at their progressive m...
10 Nov 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah Kristallnacht 2.0 8 Nov 2024
The piece critiques the often superficial condemnation of antisemitic violence by European leaders, spotlighting a recent attack in Amsterdam on the annivers...
8 Nov 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah Orthodox Gloating Over Trump's Victory 7 Nov 2024
The political divide within the Jewish community is highlighted, focusing on the stark differences between Orthodox and non-Orthodox Jewish voting patterns d...
7 Nov 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah The American People Have Spoken! 6 Nov 2024
The article reflects on Donald Trump's unexpected election victory, discussing the challenges he faced due to widespread criticism and media scrutiny. Despit...
6 Nov 2024