Rabbis do not use their pulpits to advocate for the elimination of Muslims or liken them to apes and pigs. Islamist imams do.
Category: Belief
Before All Hell Breaks Loose
Facing Rising Anti-Semitism, American Jews Should Consider Self-Defense as a Vital Skill
Hamas is a terrorist organization
The attacks on Israel sheds light on a clear distinction.
The Magic of Unity and the Peril of Division
In the face of adversity, we find strength in togetherness. Unity.
The President’s Executive Order on Combating Anti-Semitism
On December 11, 2019, President Donald Trump signed an executive order that codifies the adoption of the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) definition of Antisemitism and applies it to the Department of Justice’s enforcement of Title VI of the Civil…
Birthright’s Right to Define Itself
Over the last month, a great deal of press has surfaced about two aspects of the Birthright Israel program that has cast an unnecessarily negative shadow on a program that has been incredibly successful in achieving its goals. In one…
Why Are Some People Denying the Reality?
On December 6 President Donald Trump acknowledged something that most Israelis, most pro-Israel groups and many other people in the world have accepted as reality since 1949 by formally recognizing Jerusalem as Israel’s capital and directing the State Department to…
Whither Objective Journalism? Just the Facts, Ma’am.
At a recent Shabbat lecture at University Synagogue, journalist Joel Kotkin discussed media bias. In his opinion this issue is not limited to mainstream media. It crosses party lines and political perspectives. Where, then, can ordinary people get pure, unadulterated…
Balancing Borders and Compassion: America’s Immigration Dilemma
America debates border security and compassion, we ask: How do we protect our nation while aiding those in need?
Lessons from the 2016 Election: The Power of Empathy
In the aftermath of a shocking election, the bitter taste of disappointment lingers.
Reflections on a Lifelong Love Affair with American Politics
Jews do their civic duty, no matter what
21st Century Politics: The Erosion of Dignity and Decency
Navigating the Troubled Waters of the Presidential Election
A Glimpse into the Trump Campaign: A Closer Look
Exploring the Changing Landscape of American Politics
Embracing Our Jewish Identity
Navigating the Challenges of Assimilation and Anti-Semitism
This Land is Mine
Navigating the Complexities of Land Ownership and Historical Claims
Jewish Students Have the Right to Feel Safe on Campus
Combatting Anti-Semitism and Protecting Students’ Rights