Skepticism for Science, p. II

Overturning wrong scientific “conclusions.”

Abraham Geiger on the attitude of Diaspora Jewry toward the Jewish community in the land of Israel

“Although they felt deep sympathy with the sufferings of their brethren left in their old country… yet they were exempt from the struggle going on there.”

Doomed to Repeat Them

We constantly hear in the media and from left-leaning individuals and groups, as well as from the United Nations and the spokespeople of the various world nations, about the evils perpetrated by the State of Israel any time it takes defensive actions against the groups or individuals that have sworn to destroy it. The enemies of […]

Saving the World

Here are some posts about the especial quality of Torah learning (that is, the study of Torah for it’s own sake) to heal the world and bring about its perfection. Saving the World, part I The True Zionists — Saving the World, part II Kollel: A Dirty Word — Saving the World part III

When Will We Learn Our Lesson?

As I heard Rabbi Berel Wein once say (though I’m sure he’s said it many times), “Tanach (Bible) is not a history book, it’s today’s newspaper.” I have been energized by Israeli MK’s Naftali Benet’s recent initiative to have as many Israelis (and Jews generally) learn one chapter of Tanach a day, in order to […]

Torah and the Draft in Israel

We have already written here of the righteous King Asa and his bold acts to restore the glory of G-d to Judah after it had fallen into idolatry. He certainly built a legacy as one of Judah’s greatest and most righteous kings. However, the prophet nevertheless records (I Kings 15:23): …but in the time of […]

Modern Genetic Studies Bring Us Closer to Fulfillment of Biblical Prophecy

Modern science has isolated a genetic marker shared uniquely by male Kohanim, proving their descent from a common ancestor (Aaron) dating back to Biblical times.

We have only ourselves to blame

The words of G-d through His prophet Isaiah (27:4): I have no wrath; if only I could be as briars and thorns at war, I would step on her, I would set them aflame altogether. Rashi explains: “I have no wrath” — I cannot express My case to pour out my wrath against the nations, for Israel, too, […]

A Jewish Mother’s Wisdom

One of the Jewish people’s greatest teachers (and one of my great teachers) now mourns the loss of his mother. Let us reflect upon her incredible legacy: A Jewish Mother’s Wisdom

Some Things Never Change

Isaiah 15:5: My heart cries out over [the downfall of] Moab… Rashi comments: The prophets of Israel are not like the prophets of the nations of the world. Balaam (a gentile prophet, see Numbers 22:2-24:25) sought to uproot Israel over nothing, but the prophets of Israel mourn over the retribution that befalls the nations. I […]