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Emes Ve-Emunah The Evolution of 21st Century Antisemitism 19 Jun
The article discusses the dual nature of Jewish existence in contemporary America, asserting that while Jews enjoy unprecedented freedom and prosperity, anti...
19 Jun
Emes Ve-Emunah A Victory for Iran 18 Jun
The article expresses deep disappointment with the recent Memorandum of Understanding between the United States and Iran, criticizing the U.S. President for ...
18 Jun
Emes Ve-Emunah Gay Pride and Orthodox Judaism 17 Jun
Exploring the complex relationship between Orthodox Judaism and societal views on homosexuality, the article grapples with the Torah's prohibitions against h...
17 Jun
Emes Ve-Emunah Why They Are Silent? 16 Jun
The article delves into the issue of perceived infallibility of Charedi leadership, specifically the figures of Rav Moshe Hillel Hirsch and Rav Dov Lando, hi...
16 Jun
Emes Ve-Emunah The Frumkeit Chase 15 Jun
The article discusses how the emphasis on showing one's religiosity, or 'Frumkeit,' in the Orthodox Jewish community has shifted from purely observing Halach...
15 Jun
Emes Ve-Emunah T(N)DS and the Iran Deal 14 Jun
This article examines the polarized views surrounding former President Donald Trump's actions, particularly in the context of the Iran peace deal. The author...
14 Jun
Emes Ve-Emunah No Regime Change in Iran 12 Jun
The article expresses profound disappointment in the U.S. administration’s shift from aggressive military strategies towards a diplomatic approach with Iran,...
12 Jun
Emes Ve-Emunah Working Together Toward a Common Goal 11 Jun
This piece explores the potential collaboration between Orthodox and Conservative Judaism to strengthen Jewish continuity and observance. The author acknowle...
11 Jun
Emes Ve-Emunah The Basic 'Torah Study' Law 10 Jun
The recent passage of the Basic Law: Torah Study in the Knesset, which officially recognizes Torah study as a foundational value of the State of Israel, has ...
10 Jun
Emes Ve-Emunah Hating Netanyahu 8 Jun
Melanie Phillips, a notable advocate for Israel, critiques the widespread media and public animosity towards Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. She a...
8 Jun
Emes Ve-Emunah Is the US a Paper Tiger? 7 Jun
The article critically examines the ongoing conflict between the United States and Iran, emphasizing the necessity of regime change in Iran to eliminate what...
7 Jun
Emes Ve-Emunah A Message from HaRav Moshe Hillel Hirsch 5 Jun
HaRav Moshe Hillel Hirsch, a prominent Charedi leader, addressed concerns about internal conflicts within the Jewish community, stressing the urgency of the ...
5 Jun
Emes Ve-Emunah 60 Minutes and Anti-Israel Bias 4 Jun
An examination of alleged anti-Israel bias within 60 Minutes highlights ongoing tensions in media representation of Israeli-Palestinian issues. The article r...
4 Jun
Emes Ve-Emunah A Righteous War that Must be Fought 3 Jun
In a strongly-worded opinion piece, the author argues for the resumption of military action by the United States and Israel against Iran, following an Irania...
3 Jun
Emes Ve-Emunah Charedim, Violent Protests, and a Boycott 2 Jun
The article discusses a recent incident in Beit Shemesh where a group of Charedi protesters violently clashed with police following the arrest of a draft eva...
2 Jun
Emes Ve-Emunah Is Israel Worse than Hamas? 1 Jun
Jonathan Rosenblum critiques how the media, particularly through Nicholas Kristof's New York Times piece, has amplified unsubstantiated allegations of Israel...
1 Jun
Emes Ve-Emunah The Trauma of War and Drafting Charedim 31 May
The article discusses the ongoing tension between the Charedi community in Israel and the Israeli government's military draft policies. It highlights a recen...
31 May
Emes Ve-Emunah Are Orthodox Jews at a Financial Breaking Point? 29 May
Orthodox Jewish families today face significant financial challenges, even with incomes traditionally considered upper middle-class. Rising costs of Orthodox...
29 May
Emes Ve-Emunah From Eckstein to Huckabee 28 May
This article reflects on the controversial yet pioneering role played by Rabbi Yechiel Eckstein, who sought to build bridges with Evangelical Christians for ...
28 May
Emes Ve-Emunah The Kotel Law 26 May
The article discusses the controversial Kotel Law, which proposes granting exclusive jurisdiction over the Kotel (Western Wall) to Israel's Chief Rabbinate, ...
26 May
Emes Ve-Emunah Spitting at Charedim 25 May
The conflict between Charedi Jews and broader Israeli society over military service is highlighted by a recent incident where a Charedi IDF recruit was spat ...
25 May
Emes Ve-Emunah Peace in Our Time? 24 May
The article discusses a potential peace agreement between the U.S. and Iran regarding the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, which has contributed to rising ...
24 May
Emes Ve-Emunah Ben-Gvir's Deserved Condemnation 21 May
The article discusses the controversial actions of Israel's National Security Minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir, who publicly taunted detained humanitarian activists...
21 May
Emes Ve-Emunah Thomas Massie, Democrats, and AIPAC 20 May
The article discusses the defeat of Kentucky Congressman Thomas Massie, a Republican known for his alleged antisemitic views, notably his criticism of Americ...
20 May
Emes Ve-Emunah The Billion Dollar Plan 19 May
Mishpacha Magazine, a publication strongly aligned with Charedi perspectives, recently featured a cover story on Dr. Paul Vosolov's ambitious plan to create ...
19 May
Emes Ve-Emunah The Tragic Legacy of Rabbi Meir Kahane 18 May
Rabbi Meir Kahane's controversial legacy is examined through the lens of his extreme ideology, which foresaw the Arab-Israeli conflict but proposed morally i...
18 May
Emes Ve-Emunah Is the President a Friend of the Jewish People? 17 May
The article explores the complexities of defining antisemitism beyond its historical peak during Nazi Germany, focusing on modern instances where individuals...
17 May
Emes Ve-Emunah Rights Endowed by The Creator 15 May
Debates surrounding the intersection of religious rights and civil obligations take center stage in discussions about government funding for religious school...
15 May
Emes Ve-Emunah A Charedi Agenda that is Oblivious to Reality 14 May
Charedi leadership in Israel is portrayed as having a narrow agenda focused almost exclusively on self-preservation and adherence to Daas Torah, rather than ...
14 May
Emes Ve-Emunah The New York Times Blood Libel 13 May
In a reaction to an article by Nicholas Kristof in the New York Times, it is argued that allegations of widespread sexual abuse by Israeli prison personnel a...
13 May
Emes Ve-Emunah They Hate Us Anyway 12 May
The piece discusses the contentious issue of settler violence in the West Bank, emphasizing that a small group of radical settlers is stigmatizing the broade...
12 May
Emes Ve-Emunah When Lies of Omission Are Reported as Truth 11 May
Jonathan Rosenblum's commentary addresses the inconsistencies in media coverage regarding Israel's military actions in Lebanon, highlighting how reports ofte...
11 May
Emes Ve-Emunah Antisemitism with Plausible Deniability 8 May
Europian countries have increasingly targeted the Jewish practice of bris milah, or ritual circumcision, by claiming concerns over safety and the need for me...
8 May
Emes Ve-Emunah Rabbi Avi Berman and Christians 7 May
Rabbi Avi Berman differentiates himself from other Modern Orthodox leaders by engaging positively with Christian ministers and communities, which contrasts w...
7 May
Emes Ve-Emunah Trump and the American Jewish Community 6 May
The article discusses the complex relationship between former President Donald Trump and the American Jewish community, highlighting the mixed reception to h...
6 May
Emes Ve-Emunah Joining the IDF - a Sin Too Great to Bear 4 May
The article discusses the ongoing tensions surrounding the participation of Charedim in the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). It highlights the heavy emotional an...
4 May
Emes Ve-Emunah Hatred of the Jewish People 3 May
A recent incident in Jerusalem, where a religious Jewish man assaulted a French nun, highlights the troubling phenomenon of some Jews harboring hatred toward...
3 May
Emes Ve-Emunah It's Noty Bibi's Fault 1 May
Graham Platner argues that the widespread blaming of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for rising anti-Israel sentiment is misplaced. The criticism, ...
1 May
Emes Ve-Emunah Does Feminism Serve God? 28 Apr
The article explores the tension between feminist advocacy for gender equality and traditional Jewish religious practices, specifically the role of women ser...
28 Apr
Emes Ve-Emunah Meanwhile, in Britain… 26 Apr
Recent events in Britain have deeply unsettled the Jewish community, witnessing a surge in antisemitic attacks and expressions. These include arson attacks o...
26 Apr
Emes Ve-Emunah Challenges to Morality by LGBTQ Advocacy 24 Apr
Rabbi Efrem Goldberg's discussion on transgenderism within the Jewish community touches on complex issues of identity and religious law. He recounts consulti...
24 Apr
Emes Ve-Emunah An Independence Day of Disunity 22 Apr
On Israeli Independence Day, the author reflects on feelings of pride in both Israel and the United States, while lamenting the profound disunity among Jews,...
22 Apr
Emes Ve-Emunah A Tragically Insulting and Destructive Act 21 Apr
In a deeply concerning incident, an IDF soldier recently took a sledgehammer to a statue of Jesus in a Christian village in Lebanon, potentially harming the ...
21 Apr
Emes Ve-Emunah An Unpopular But Just War 20 Apr
The opinion piece by Rachel Goldberg-Polin argues that the U.S. war with Iran, while unpopular, is a necessary measure to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear...
20 Apr
Emes Ve-Emunah A Conservative Rabbinical Student Speaks Up 19 Apr
A rabbinical student critiques the Conservative Jewish leadership's approach to addressing its decline, particularly criticizing the shift in rabbinical educ...
19 Apr
Emes Ve-Emunah Are Heterodox Jews Increasingly Being Alienated? 17 Apr
The tension between Orthodox and heterodox Jewish movements is deepening, with both sides increasingly at odds over issues of religious legitimacy and unity....
17 Apr
Emes Ve-Emunah Using a Private Residence as a Shul 16 Apr
The article addresses the contentious issue of holding regular Jewish prayer services in private residences, focusing on a recent case in University Heights,...
16 Apr
Emes Ve-Emunah Torah Without Humanity 15 Apr
The article reflects on an altered story about Rav Isser Zalman Meltzer, highlighting a shift in the Orthodox Yeshiva world towards a purely halachic approac...
15 Apr
Emes Ve-Emunah The Pope and the President 14 Apr
In a piece blending humor with political commentary, the author discusses the contrasting perspectives of Pope Leo, a fictional character and staunch White S...
14 Apr
Emes Ve-Emunah Insulation is Not Education 13 Apr
Rising technology, from TV to AI, continually challenges educational systems worldwide, including Orthodox Jewish communities. Traditional methods, such as o...
13 Apr