Israeli childhood has been knocked off course for years now. First came COVID, then came the October 7, 2023, mega-atrocity by Hamas, and the long war that followed, and now another round with Iran.
Algorithms and short attention spans are eroding Israel’s image, but strategic engagement could change the nation's fortunes.
As Passover begins, a rabbinic voice challenges the Pope’s remarks on war, arguing that Jewish ethics demand moral clarity and the obligation of self-defense.
In a year of war, Jewish holidays reflect reality, where freedom is less about ideals and more about safety and survival.
There are moments in history when reality itself seems to fracture, when the familiar dissolves, and humanity is forced to confront the limits of fear, power, and hope: The Exodus is one such moment.
Future historians would deride this as the “Pharaoh Constant” – a civilization of unbroken empire, universal slavery, and global misery.
This Passover, Jews sit at the Seder table amid sirens, reflecting on freedom, oppression, and existential threats in today’s world.
A weekly glimpse into the Israel you won’t read about in the news.
We can approach this moment with the recognition that Hashem instilled within us this ability to recognize good even in moments of evil.
We are witnessing an accelerated process of building new alliances, based not only on geography but on common interests.
Each and every one of us should rise to the occasion and seek justice, seek victory, seek fulfillment for this amazing and miraculous country of which we are a part.
