Why All the Miracles?
Here’s a basic Jewish history question: From the time the Children of Israel left Egypt, until the time they entered the Promised Land, how many
We’ve Been “Not Leaving” for a Long Time
I recently wrote an article about the difficult period that Israel is facing (Iran, Syria, Hamas etc..) yet how I am proud to be here,
Move on with Hashem’s Sign
This week’s parsha contains a very powerful message, especially for me personally. The parsha talks about the Mishkan (Tabernacle) and how it was finally finished!
Never Leaving, No Matter What!
Yes, I agree that President Trump’s decision to end the Iran deal was a good thing, even though I knew exactly what it meant for
The 2,000 Year Old Prayer
Jews, all over the world, have been saying these words for 2,000 years. Millions of tears have been shed clinging to the hope that –
We Love Those Babies!
Over 30 years ago, I purchased the sefer “Gateway to Happiness” by Rabbi Zelig Pliskin. I highly recommend it and still learn many Torah lessons
Israel at 70 – Exactly what are we Celebrating?
The entire country is blue and white! Flags are flying everywhere and Yom Ha’Atzmaut will be the biggest and best ever. Everyone is in the
From Purim to Pesach
When people think of “great Jewish holidays”, Pesach is – unquestionably – towards the top of the list. However, our Rabbis have taught us something
The Five Words I Hate
I realize the importance of being politically correct but we must be careful, that while following the rules, we still manage to be true to
The Year of the Tourist
According to the Chinese zodiac, the year of 2017 was known as “The Year of the Rooster”. Since that one sentence is the total extent
Now it’s Netanyahu’s Turn
Although I speak and write a lot, I am a man of action FAR MORE than one of words. I believe that every Jew should
How Israel Must Deal with the World
A few weeks ago we read the portion of the Torah called “Toldot”. I happen to know it well because it is my bar-mitzvah parsha.
The Wet Head is Dead
Back in the 60’s, the popular look for men was to have a greased head of hair. They used Vitalis or Lucky Tiger to keep
Israel is not a Tzedaka Box
With Hashem’s help, I am scheduled to return to Israel next week, after a long three week stay in the USA. I must admit that
The World is Waiting for Us
This is the week that started it all. Avraham Avinu is chosen by Hashem to become the father of the Jewish nation. He will be
Oh, Baby!
I spoke about it, wrote about it and knew it was happening, yet nobody believed me. I had said many times that the Jewish birth
Move Over Sandy Koufax
Everybody remembers how the great pitcher, Sandy Koufax, did not play on Yom Kippur back in 1965. It was Game One of the World Series
Forgive Me, Eretz Yisrael
Yom Kippur is just a few days away and we must be ready – on that great and awesome day – to beg forgiveness from
Don’t Make Aliyah Because of a Hurricane
Five years ago, after Hurricane Sandy, I wrote an article which began with the following words; “In the last 24 hours (since the hurricane), I
The Disappearing Jews
We are all familiar with the horrific number of Jews killed in the Holocaust. The number – 6,000,000 – has become part of us and
If You Build It, Will They Come?
One of my favorite movies is “Field of Dreams”, a 1989 classic starring Kevin Costner. In this movie, Costner plays an Iowa corn farmer named
The Stores Were Closed
I admit it. Guilty as charged. When it comes to the Jewish nation in the Land of Israel, I am always looking for the good
How to Cry
We’ve been taught lots of things before, but the goal of this article is to teach you something you have never learned before; How Jews
We Need the Jewish Women
Ask your fellow Jew the following question and see if he/she answers it correctly: “Who were the people lucky enough to leave Egypt and actually
27 Years and Still Smiling
Note: I originally wrote this article 5 years ago on my 22nd Aliyah anniversary and update it each year. I hope you enjoy it. Today
Why Didn’t Nikki Haley Visit Finland?
Nikki Haley, America’s newest Ambassador to the United Nations, just returned from a very important international trip. It was her second trip since becoming Ambassador.
To Build or NOT to Build?
A lot of articles have been written about the recent hot topic called: New construction in Yehuda and Shomron. People want to know whether or
What Did You Buy on Memorial Day?
I can live to be 1,000 and I will never get used to the fact that Memorial Day in America is a fun, action-packed day
It’s Been 50 Years – End the Occupation!
How long can people occupy a land? How long can innocent civilians live under difficult conditions? How much blood must be shed until we realize
The Pesach of Today
Imagine, that 20 years ago, you received a phone call from a friend who told you about a financial advisor who was like a prophet.
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