Emes Ve-Emunah Dumb as a Rock? Hardly! 26 Jul
Vice President Kamala Harris is not underestimated in terms of intelligence or political acumen, having risen through the ranks to secure the vice presidency...
26 Jul
Emes Ve-Emunah Why Charedi Yeshivos Need Your Money 25 Jul
The text discusses Agudah's appeal for funds to support Charedi yeshivos in Israel following a government subsidy cut. It criticizes the imposition on Americ...
25 Jul
Emes Ve-Emunah The More to the Left One Goes... 24 Jul
The text criticizes leftist Jewish protesters staging a sit-in against the war in Gaza and the leftist politicians boycotting Israeli Prime Minister Netanyah...
24 Jul
Emes Ve-Emunah Shabbos Kestenbaum and Zev Mishell 23 Jul
Shabbos Kestenbaum, a Harvard graduate suing the university for not addressing campus antisemitism, spoke at the Republican National Convention about Harvard...
23 Jul
Emes Ve-Emunah A Brand New Ballgame 22 Jul
President Joe Biden's decision to not seek a second term has created a void in the Democratic Party, quickly filled by Vice President Kamala Harris, who now ...
22 Jul
Emes Ve-Emunah When Images Trump Truth 21 Jul
The text discusses the prevalence of biased reporting in the mainstream media regarding the conflict between Israel and Hamas in Gaza. It criticizes the medi...
21 Jul
Emes Ve-Emunah Speaking the Truth to Power 19 Jul
The text discusses a recent rally where elderly Israeli rabbinic leaders requested $100 million from American donors to replace government funding for Yeshiv...
19 Jul
Emes Ve-Emunah Human Rights Watch, Hamas, and Israel 18 Jul
Human Rights Watch recently released a report detailing war crimes and crimes against humanity committed by armed Palestinian groups during attacks in Israel...
18 Jul
Emes Ve-Emunah America is a Christian Nation. And Yet it Isn't 17 Jul
The text discusses the perception of America as a Christian nation during the Christmas season, emphasizing the prevalence of Christianity in the country. It...
17 Jul
Emes Ve-Emunah Is Vance Good for the Jews? 16 Jul
J.D. Vance, previously critical of Donald Trump, has become a staunch supporter, leading to his selection as a potential running mate. Although Vance's views...
16 Jul
Emes Ve-Emunah The Real Charedi Reason for Opposing the Draft 15 Jul
Charedi leaders oppose military draft due to concerns that military service would expose the youth to detrimental secular influences like immodesty and mater...
15 Jul
Emes Ve-Emunah Will Trump’s Attempted Assassination Change Anything? 14 Jul
The text discusses the attempted assassination of former President Trump and the reactions to it, rejecting the idea that Trump's rhetoric incited the violen...
14 Jul
Emes Ve-Emunah Who Has the Moral High Ground? 12 Jul
A blog post highlights the stark differences in perspectives between Charedim and other religious Jews regarding IDF service in Israel. The post criticizes C...
12 Jul
Emes Ve-Emunah How Pro Israel is the Democratic Party Platform? 11 Jul
The text discusses the level of support for Israel within the Democratic Party platform, comparing it to the Republican Party. It highlights that the Republi...
11 Jul
Emes Ve-Emunah Two Messages: The Moetzes and Rav Weiss 10 Jul
The Moetzes of the American Agudah issued a message portraying the situation for Torah scholars in Israel as a spiritual holocaust due to government decrees ...
10 Jul
Emes Ve-Emunah Biden, Trump, and the Republican Platform 9 Jul
The text discusses the author's disagreement with both former President Trump's behavior and Democratic nominee Biden's policies. The author highlights Trump...
9 Jul
Emes Ve-Emunah The Slope is Too Slippery 8 Jul
The text discusses the implications of mandating the teaching of biblical values in schools, particularly focusing on Louisiana's decision to display the Ten...
8 Jul
Emes Ve-Emunah A Rare Moment of Achdus 4 Jul
Shlomo Werdiger, President of the Agudah, shared a heartfelt message expressing a rare moment of unity (achdus) within the Jewish community, highlighting the...
4 Jul
Emes Ve-Emunah Taking a Few Days Off for a Family Simcha 3 Jul
The author is taking a break from posting due to a family celebration in Lakewood for their grandson's wedding, which may limit internet access until Monday ...
3 Jul
Emes Ve-Emunah Germany 2024 - Not Your Father’s Germany 2 Jul
Younger Germans are engaging in soul-searching about their grandparents' roles during the Holocaust, leading to a more empathetic and remorseful attitude tow...
2 Jul
Emes Ve-Emunah Rav Yehoshua Heshel Eichenstein, ZTL - An Eved HaShem 1 Jul
Rav Yehoshua Heshel Eichenstein, also known as the Ziditchover Rebbe, recently passed away in Chicago, leaving behind a legacy of service and compassion to t...
1 Jul
Emes Ve-Emunah If You Are Not Charedi - Are You Anti Torah? 30 Jun
The author expresses frustration with the Charedi community's approach to full-time Torah study and exemption from military service, highlighting the need fo...
30 Jun
Emes Ve-Emunah An Elderly Man with a Poor Memory 28 Jun
The text discusses the decline in cognitive abilities observed in President Biden during a debate, as noted by Special Counsel Robert Hur, who described Bide...
28 Jun
Emes Ve-Emunah Judaism Without Jews is an Oxymoron 27 Jun
The text discusses the evolution of Reform Judaism in America, highlighting its initial intention to eliminate differences between Jews and Christians in ord...
27 Jun
Emes Ve-Emunah Drafting Charedim 26 Jun
Israel's Supreme Court, in a unanimous decision, has ruled to draft all Charedim into the army, causing uproar in the ultra-Orthodox community that views Tor...
26 Jun
Emes Ve-Emunah What Place - Religion? 25 Jun
The ongoing debate regarding the role of religion in a nation founded on principles of religious freedom is reviewed by Rabbi Chaim Twerski. He argues that t...
25 Jun
Emes Ve-Emunah America and the Jewish People 24 Jun
In discussing the relationship between America, Israel, and the Jewish people, the text highlights a distinction between criticism of Israel and antisemitism...
24 Jun
Emes Ve-Emunah Of Kleinbaums and Bricks 23 Jun
Rabbi Sharon Kleinbaum, a Reconstructionist rabbi, expresses empathy for LGBTQ individuals but opposes normalization of LGBTQ lifestyles, citing biblical val...
23 Jun
Emes Ve-Emunah Louisiana's Ten Commandments Requirement 21 Jun
Louisiana recently passed a law mandating the display of the Ten Commandments in every classroom of public schools and colleges, making it the only state wit...
21 Jun
Emes Ve-Emunah Time to End the War? 20 Jun
While acknowledging Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's intentions for Israel's welfare, there are growing concerns about his decision-making, including rece...
20 Jun
Emes Ve-Emunah A Black Pot of Editors 19 Jun
Wikipedia editors have labeled the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) as generally unreliable on Israeli-Palestinian matters and antisemitism, arguing that the org...
19 Jun
Emes Ve-Emunah May God (not us) Avenge Their Blood 18 Jun
The article discusses the deep emotional impact of IDF soldiers' deaths, highlighting the sacrifice and dedication of these individuals to protect their peop...
18 Jun
Emes Ve-Emunah Fighting Injustices with an Injustice 17 Jun
The text discusses the harmful actions of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, who's mentioned as showing a cold disregard for civilian lives in Gaza, exploiting civil...
17 Jun
Emes Ve-Emunah A Frum Rabbi 16 Jun
The text discusses a debate surrounding Rabbi Zecharia Greenwald's comments on young men going to work a year after graduating Yeshiva high school. The conve...
16 Jun
Emes Ve-Emunah Learners or Earners? 14 Jun
The author reflects on a debate within the Charedi community about whether young women should prioritize dating "Learners" who study in Kollel full-time or "...
14 Jun
Emes Ve-Emunah Are We Living in Messianic Times? 11 Jun
The text discusses the concept of whether we are currently living in messianic times, examining various perspectives and historical examples. It delves into ...
11 Jun
Emes Ve-Emunah Too Little, Too Late 10 Jun
The article discusses the evolution and challenges faced by Reform Judaism, particularly in the context of assimilation and changing attitudes towards Jewish...
10 Jun
Emes Ve-Emunah Why the Palestinian Perspective Resonates 9 Jun
The text emphasizes how the Palestinian perspective resonates due to their deep-seated grievances against Israel, viewing it as an apartheid state that colon...
9 Jun
Emes Ve-Emunah Without Sustenance, There is No Torah 7 Jun
Rav Moshe Hillel Hirsch, an esteemed Rosh Yeshiva in Israel, is facing criticism for his staunch opposition to allowing Charedi students to be drafted into t...
7 Jun
Emes Ve-Emunah Recognizing BBC Antisemitism 6 Jun
The text criticizes the BBC for alleged antisemitism in its reporting on Israeli strikes in Gaza, highlighting a biased narrative against Israel. It discusse...
6 Jun
Emes Ve-Emunah Some Sobering Thoughts about a Glorious Day 5 Jun
Yom Yerushalayim in 1967 marked a triumphant moment for Israel, with the IDF regaining the Kotel and other territories in just 6 days. However, reflections o...
5 Jun
Emes Ve-Emunah How Will History Treat Netanyahu? 4 Jun
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces strong criticism from various quarters for his conservative politics, alliances with right-wing parties, corr...
4 Jun
Emes Ve-Emunah Is America Philosemitic or Antisemitic? 3 Jun
The text discusses the issue of whether America is philosemitic or antisemitic, using the election of a Jewish woman, Claudia Sheinbaum, as President of Mexi...
3 Jun
Emes Ve-Emunah The Malaise Within the Charedi Yeshiva System 2 Jun
The author expresses concern over a phenomenon within the Charedi Yeshiva world that emphasizes full-time Torah study to the exclusion of other pursuits, lea...
2 Jun
Emes Ve-Emunah The Former President’s Felony Conviction 31 May
A New York County DA, Alvin Bragg, reflects on the public reactions to former President Trump's felony conviction, highlighting the stark divide between his ...
31 May
Emes Ve-Emunah Social Climbing in Orthodox Judaism 30 May
Orthodox Judaism is often seen as an equalizer due to shared religious obligations such as living in the same neighborhoods and sending children to the same ...
30 May
Emes Ve-Emunah Tyab, Okeefe, and Haley 29 May
The text discusses fatigue from ongoing discussions about the Israel-Hamas conflict and increased antisemitism, emphasizing the importance of addressing bias...
29 May
Emes Ve-Emunah The Unavoidable Images of War 28 May
The text discusses Israel's struggle in the international public relations sphere amid conflicts with Hamas in Gaza. It highlights the challenges Israel face...
28 May
Emes Ve-Emunah The Decline of MO and Ascendancy of the Right 27 May
Rabbi Dovid Bashevkin suggests that Modern Orthodoxy (MO) in America may need to embrace Kabbalah and Chassidus to survive; contrasting MO's less stringent o...
27 May
Emes Ve-Emunah The Sky is Not Falling 26 May
Amid concerns about rising antisemitism in America, a Jewish pundit in Mishpacha Magazine suggests that while the acceptance of Jews in the country may be de...
26 May