We’ve Learned Nothing in 18 Years
Last week, the Jewish world commemorated the “shloshim” (30 day mourning period) for the baby, Amiad Yisrael, who died just 3 days after being born.
It’s Not Just a Tree – It’s Life Itself!
Let’s make a bet. Take 10 fellow Jews and ask them a very simple question; “What’s the next Jewish holiday?” I guarantee you that the
460 Rockets and 9 UN Condemnations
In the same week that 460 rockets were shot into Israeli homes, schools, kindergartens, cars and busses, the United Nations decided that the time had
Conquer Gaza Now!
I am typing these words as Hamas rockets rain down on Israel. Millions of Jews are in danger. Schools in southern Israel have been cancelled
From Hebron to Pittsburgh
This past Shabbat, was a very exciting one for me. It was the yahrzeit of my Rav, Rabbi Meir Kahane (18th of Mar-Cheshvan) and it
Don’t forget about the King
Our Rosh Ha’Shanah to-do list has many items on it but, unfortunately, 99% of us forget the most important thing of all. We make sure
Become a Jewish Disrupter
I learned a new word recently. I must admit that while I was never a champion of vocabulary, I do maintain a large database in
Where Are They Going To Go?
Every time anyone speaks about moving Arabs out of Eretz Yisrael, the first question is always the same: “But where are they going to go?”
One “Very” is not Enough
There is a Mishna in Pirkei Avot that teaches us to be humble and modest. The Mishna is short and directly to the point. While
Game Changer
There’s a well-known term that I would like to look at from a different perspective and it’s called “Game Changer”. Political analysts have written many
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
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