We Need a New Model for Israel-Diaspora Relations: Here It Is
From the recent Western Wall controversy and Israeli Rabbinate’s alleged “blacklist” of rabbis to J-Street and Jewish Voices for Peace, …
Category Archives: Contemporary Jewish Issues
How Can Democrats Win Again? Start With Tolerance For Religion
HBO comedian Bill Maher ran several panels on why it is that Democrats no longer win elections. A panel which …
What Orthodox Jews can—and cannot—learn from the Amish Rumschpringe
There is much to be learned from the Amish model of a framework for choice. Sitting on the …
MJ Kronfeld: a Long Needed Voice in American Politics
The recent spike in divisiveness and partisanship in America has driven many Americans, to seek out the politics of bipartisanship …
Tisha Be’av: Maran HaRav Ovadia Yosef’s Insights on Remembering Hurban HaBayit
As we mourn the destruction of the Beit Hamikdash, once again, we wonder how many more times we will be …
Imagine Political Leadership Without the Party Politics
Great article about my friend MJ Kronfeld who is doing great work on behalf of the entire community! By Lori …
A Letter to the Senior Class of 2017
Dear Students, As I attend your graduation today, I think of the many achievements you have achieved, and of the …
Why Jewish Education Is a Matter of National Security
This Sunday, I had the privilege of accompanying a student of mine to the North-American Chidon Hatanach — Bible …
The Horror and Hope I Saw in Rome
So the Romans erected an arch and Coliseum to celebrate their victory over Judea. Where are they now? …
The Case for the Unorthodox Orthodox Synagogue
Joke has it that a ship was sailing not too far from a deserted Island in the middle of the …
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