The very words, Chillul Hashem (the defamation of G-d’s name), should make every observant Jew cringe by its very sound and meaning. Much grief has been experienced by our people because of … more

When I think back to my childhood, it goes something like this: First I think of my Barbie doll and the black vinyl case filled to the brim with clothes and accessories, which make me think of … more

In Avraham’s relationship with the Almighty, their connection is described in different ways in the Torah. In the beginning of Lekh Lekha, He is “Hashem who appeared to him” … more

You are snuggly under your blanket or in your sleeping bag when all that peace and serenity comes to an abrupt halt. Shouting and yelling, darkness turning into abrupt harsh light, sleeping bags … more

While I’ve never been a big fan of celebrity interventions in politics, I will concede that, on occasion, a big-screen actor or a rock star will achieve the kind of impact that mere mortals … more

I would love to be able to say that this election was won because the people picked good old conservative values over progressive policy, but I won’t because it’s not true. more

One of the greatest personal and political legacies in American history is certainly that of Abraham Lincoln. This is not the result of his image on the penny or the five dollar bill, nor from … more

Last Tuesday, Jeffrey Goldberg posted an essay in the Atlantic called, “The Crisis in U.S.-Israel Relations Is Officially Here” which added the word chickensh*t to the international … more

As these words are being written. Yehuda Glick, a passionate advocate for the right of Jews to pray on the Temple mount in Jerusalem, lies fighting for his life after being shot four times by an … more

Amid the ongoing controversy over the Metropolitan Opera’s performance of “The Death of Klinghoffer,” little has been said about the Palestinian leader who was the mastermind … more