The military goal of President Donald Trump’s 20-point Gaza ceasefire plan is to disarm Hamas and demilitarize Gaza. So far, however, Hamas has taken the opportunity to refurbish its battered … more

This week, my family should be joyously marking a child’s birthday. Malki — vibrant, sweet-natured, empathetic, musically talented, everyone’s friend and lovingly devoted to caring … more

On Feb. 20, 1922, comrade Vladimir Lenin — after losing the vote for the Constituent Assembly that would have consolidated popular support for his November 1917 Bolshevik revolution, and after … more

Packing for a long-awaited trip to Italy recently, I reached for the two necklaces I never take off: my Star of David and the dog tag for Israeli hostages, which I have worn since just after Oct. 7, … more

The incoming mayor of New York, Zohran Mamdani, has assembled his Rotisserie League team of political advisors, all of whom, not surprisingly, are certified antisemites with minors in anti-Zionist, … more

There is something special about meeting up with an old friend one hasn’t seen in years. I had just such an experience when I spent a weekend in a community where a friend I hadn’t seen … more

While this parsha addresses conflict with Eisav (later identified with Rome and Christianity) what about our current enemy, the descendants of Yishmael (the Moslem nations)? … more

Jacob and Esau are about to meet again after a separation of 22 years. It is a fraught encounter. Once, Esau had sworn to kill Jacob in revenge for what he saw as the theft of his blessing. Will he … more

Rabbi Aryeh Pinchas Strickoff, author of “Inside Chanukah: Fascinating and Intriguing Insights on Chanukah, Its Miracles, and its History” (Feldheim 2012), perhaps said it best in his … more

It was moving day. My wife and I watched as our entire household was loaded onto the moving truck. We were almost there. Our next step was to meet the movers at our new home … more