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Rabbi Prof. Dov Fischer

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A Chok HaGiyuss (Draft Law) compromise solution: Occam’s Razor

The simplest solution is often the best.

A Chok HaGiyuss (Draft Law) compromise solution: Occam’s Razor

The Eisenkot-Kahana-Gantz triangle:

Divorce - Israel style

I got divorced once myself. But I have never gained a full intellectual grasp of Israeli political divorces. They are quite a thing, aren’t they? Opinion.

Divorce - Israel style

Rabbi Prof. Dov Fischer:

The illusory notion that NYC exile could defy Jewish history

The city that was so Jewish that anti-Semites would call it “Jew York” just gave its Democrat primary choice to an outright Jew hater, overt, in your face, Opinion.

The illusory notion that NYC exile could defy Jewish history

'America First' does not mean 'Israel last'

Keep Amercan boys out of it but help Israel shoot down Iranian ballistic missiles and such. Opinion.

'America First' does not mean 'Israel last'

It's good to be a nation that dwells alone

It will be more elegant if Trump drops two or three MOABs on Fordow, but that is not the only option.

It's good to be a nation that dwells alone

Oil fields and Khamenei

I am not privy to the inner workings of Rising Lion. But everything in me says that, as soon as possible, now that Israel rules the skies of Iran, the time has come to utterly wipe out all of Iran’s oil fields, every last drop. And send Khamenei to his end. Opinion.

Oil fields and Khamenei

Persona non Greta

It has been inspiring to watch Israel play the unprecedented role of the first adult in Greta Thunberg's life ever to tell her “No.” For that alone, Israel may be deemed a “Light Unto the Nations.” Opinion.

Persona non Greta

Rabbi Prof. Dov Fischer:

The March of Jewish History: Macron, Europeans, and Annexation

Even the worst tragedies serve as our springboards to become stronger. Just you wait, Mssr. Macron, just you wait...Opinion.

The March of Jewish History: Macron, Europeans, and Annexation

No justice. No peace. No honor. No shame.

They show no shame when attacking Netanyahu, but while he has sometimes been disappointing and may well be again, he may also be the greatest hero and best leader the generation could have asked for. Opinion.

No justice. No peace. No honor. No shame.

Rabbi Prof. Dov Fischer

Please forgive me for being thankful for the good

This is a day of terrible tragedy, as we mourn a pregnant mother murdered by barbarians. That's why I have decided to remind us that there are good things happening, because we must gain strength from them to be able to survive the bad.

Please forgive me for being thankful for the good

The blessing of Trump making his own deals without Israel

When Trump puts America First, it should remind Israelis not to put their faith even in the best American president Israel ever has known and probably ever will. Opinion.

The blessing of Trump making his own deals without Israel

Gaza Scams:

Famine, Genocide, “Palestine, “Palestinians” and fake numbers

If only the Knesset had been at the head of the ancient Babylonians and Romans, neither of our Temples would have fallen because, instead of sieges culminating on the 9th or 17th of Tamuz, they would have been supplying so much food that we still would be eating it today with sacrifices at the Beit HaMikdash. Opinion.

Famine, Genocide, “Palestine, “Palestinians” and fake numbers

YU’s LGBTQ shame, thus Modern Orthodoxy’s shame

This is a disgrace and it is a shame that we, the Nation who received the Torah at Sinai, will have to look to the Southern Baptists, the Vatican, and Muslim clerics for integrity on this matter. Opinion.

YU’s LGBTQ shame, thus Modern Orthodoxy’s shame

Throw them out already!

It’s the same exact rallies every single week. They simply change the signs or write on the back of them. Opinion.

Throw them out already!

Revival of the Rav Meir Kahane discussion

Trump Derangement Syndrome and Bibi Derangement Syndrome are nothing compared to Kahane Derangement Syndrome. But note that if Arabs had left Jews in Israel alone, he would have left them alone reciprocally.Opinion.

Revival of the Rav Meir Kahane discussion

Operation Bibas:

To eliminate, to demolish, and to eradicate

There will be minimal repercussions if Israel finally eliminates, demolishes, and eradicates. Particularly right now. Either that, or prepare for the next Hamas Gaza war in 3-4 years. Opinion.

To eliminate, to demolish, and to eradicate

A shameful ad signed by Jews

How a Holocaust happens. Opinion.

A shameful ad signed by Jews

Hamas Trump Witkoff Bibi Bibas Hostages Terrorists

Does the Trump-Witkoff-Netanyahu Deal have an unwritten secret annex that Phase Two never will reach fruition? Op-ed.

Hamas Trump Witkoff Bibi Bibas Hostages Terrorists

Why I write even when exasperated (like now)

Though exasperated, I declare: It was criminal for anyone, other than direct relatives of the hostages, to demand a deal “at any price” and that such a deal absolutely violates core Jewish law. How many times must we replay the same debacle? Op-ed.

Why I write even when exasperated  (like now)

Catastrophe

To save 33 tragically kidnaped hostages (and they won't all be alive), Israel will be consigning thousands of Jews to their future deaths. This is not "maybe." This is guaranteed. It happens every time.

Catastrophe

Letter to a soul seeking to convert legitimately to Judaism

The Rabbinical Council of America (RCA) created, in conjunction with the Chief Rabbinate of Israel, uniform Conversion Policies and Standards (“GPS”) for conversion to Judaism and a nationwide network of GPS conversion courts. Here is why. Opinion.

Letter to a soul seeking to convert legitimately to Judaism

A soul in search of an authentic Orthodox Jewish Conversion

Part 1 of 2. Welcome to the experiences of a rav of 43 years who has served in “kiruv”/outreach settings as well as in major cities. What may sound funny to Judaic Insiders can be tragic to Outsiders trying to find a portal in.

A soul in search of an authentic Orthodox Jewish Conversion

Another Knesset leader — so much hope, so unworthy to lead

I wish Ben-Gvir well. In many ways, I love the guy. But, after what he has done, almost bringing down the government, the only vote I can fathom for sensible and sane right-wingers is Smotrich. Op-ed.

Another Knesset leader — so much hope, so unworthy to lead

If only Israel had a government that thinks like Daniel Penny

And if only we had more Daniel Pennys in the USA. Op-ed.

If only Israel had a government that thinks like Daniel Penny

“J Street” has moved outside the pale

What kind of Jew would go to non-Jewish legislators and lobby them to embargo arms intended for Israel? Opinion.

“J Street” has moved outside the pale

The servant, the king, the fish, and the ICC

Let Saudi Arabia and Qatar send food and water, and take in emigrants and refugees. Egypt, too.Opinion.

The servant, the king, the fish, and the ICC

Here we go again- Hezbollah on the Roof- sounds crazy, no?

They always will be back, fortified with better weapons, more tunnels, better strategies learned from the last round’s mistakes. Tradition, Tradition!

Here we go again- Hezbollah on the Roof- sounds crazy, no?

US voters have acquired immunity to Trump Derangement Syndrome

The people of America saw through both Trump impeachments as the hoaxes they were and voted for what they want America to be. Opinion.

US voters have acquired immunity to Trump Derangement Syndrome

If Trump is a 'Hitler', how come Orthodox Jews are backing him?

It is hard to find a parallel for such cynical political exploitation of a people’s grief and tragedy. Opinion.

If Trump is a 'Hitler', how come Orthodox Jews are backing him?

American Jews in Israel: Cast your votes for the GOP- Like Now!

: It is not enough to root for Trump and against Harris. This election is shaping up to be so close that a solid vote of American Jews in Israel just might help make a difference. You absolutely must vote now. Op-ed.

American Jews in Israel: Cast your votes for the GOP- Like Now!

A year as "the nation that stands alone"

A look back from Simchat Torah 5784 to 5785 reveals a pattern of amazing truths.

A year as "the nation that stands alone"

I see October 7 differently

To me, October 7 is not so much a one-time Arab event but a footnote to a continuing 2,000-year journey. And October 7 is not just a time for mourning but a time for Purim on Steroids. Opinion.

I see October 7 differently

When the world wants a ceasefire, it means Israel is winning

To H*** with them! Our response has to be: “Peace in Five Minutes After Our Hostages Are Returned and All Arms Are Laid Down.”

When the world  wants a ceasefire,  it  means Israel is winning

Trump's biggest mistake

I am publishing only here, on Arutz Sheva, my overriding view on the elections, because it is only here that enough readers will be able to read this and understand what I am saying. Opinion.

Trump's biggest mistake

Netanyahu, hostages, ceasefires, and Leftists

Yes, the demonstrators are killing their loved ones. If those demonstrators were guided by wisdom, they instead would be marching with signs reading “Flatten Gaza,” “Nuke Hamas,” “Victory,” “No Ceasefire,” and “Make Sinwar into a Real Woman.” Opinion.

Netanyahu, hostages, ceasefires, and Leftists

Harris, Walz & Shapiro: We dodged a different kind of bullet

The November election will be tight. No matter what happens, the Guardian of Israel will not slumber nor sleep. Opinion.

Harris, Walz & Shapiro: We dodged a different kind of bullet

Millions of Jews agree with Trump's criticism of the 'C***' ones

We just say it in a nicer way, but Rabbis like me have been publishing it for years. Opinion.

Millions of Jews agree with Trump's criticism of the 'C***' ones

Mr. Netanyahu goes to Washington and Mr. Biden “comes to --.”

I cannot say why these things are happening or what G-d’s plan is. This sense of miraculous times all began with the unnatural survival of President Trump. But there is more. Op-ed.

Mr. Netanyahu goes to Washington and Mr. Biden “comes to --.”

Imagine Gaza mass demonstrations

I know it will never happen, but that is not my point. Op-ed.

Imagine Gaza mass demonstrations

The Biden-Trump debate - another look

I comment below on matters other than Biden’s bumbling, doddering debate performance. Opinion.

The Biden-Trump debate - another look

Really, it's so close to treason

If Israelis do not want their murderous Muslim Arab enemies and American benefactors to seem like giants, then Israelis cannot project themselves to the world as disloyal grasshoppers. Opinion.

Really, it's so close to treason

On L.A. pogroms, scared college Jews, and a Rabbi who led

The violent American encampments and the L.A. riot were not pogroms. So, then, what are they? They are violent attacks that -- very easily — could have been suppressed immediately by real Jews. Op-ed..

On L.A. pogroms, scared college Jews, and a Rabbi who led

Some things about Israel I can never understand

Three things that are so obvious, that they drive me crazy. Opinion.

Some things about Israel I can never understand

A chance to take off the gloves

Bibi now is on trial. They no longer are in his way, and he cannot blame them for obstructing him. Opinion.

A chance to take off the gloves

I support the American President’s ceasefire approach

Read on to understand this surprising statement from an unabashed hawk. Opinion.

I support the American President’s ceasefire approach

A disgusting corruption of American justice

Everything about the case and the way he oversaw it smelled of mendacity and corruption. Opinion.

A disgusting corruption of American justice

The message of defeating Hamas in Rafah without Biden

It is time to tell Rich Uncle Joe and Chuck the Schumer to take their money and stuff it. They can go take weapons and stuff it. They just gave us the excuse to flatten Rafah.Opinion.

The message of defeating Hamas in Rafah without Biden

A Queen, two Bishops, Jews, and Muslim Madmen in turbans

Right now, at this moment, Israel could get away with whatever it wants if it has the capability to go it alone. America now is weak. Israel is strong. Crazy, huh? Opinion.

A Queen, two Bishops, Jews, and Muslim Madmen in turbans

Sacrilege: Biden’s Catholicism and Schumer and Bernie's Judaism

If I were an American Catholic leader, I suppose I would declare Monday a day of national fasting and mourning after the sacrilege of Easter Sunday. But that is not my place. Instead, I address the matter of my own community’s apostates. Op-ed.

Sacrilege: Biden’s Catholicism and Schumer and Bernie's  Judaism

Was Israel permitted to free the Entebbe hostages?

Or for that matter, did Israel get permission to declare independence or bomb Saddam’s reactor? Op-ed.

Was Israel permitted to free the Entebbe hostages?

Lots of quick thoughts

There is never going to be an Arab country west of the Jordan River. And more. Op-ed.

Lots of quick thoughts

Cut off the UNRWA

UNRWA education is singularly responsible for the Gazan Arab effort in perpetuity to destroy Israel. The great crime of conservative leadership in Israel and America is that they allowed the Left to seize control of schools for half a century. Opinion.

Cut off the UNRWA

Trump, Obama, Iowa, New Hampshire, Europe, and Exile

American Jews must understand that, even as one or another local or national politician is the one to back now, the enthusiasm should be muted by recognizing that America is Exile. Opinion.

Trump, Obama, Iowa, New Hampshire, Europe, and Exile

S. Africa hates Israel, but it has G-d's protection

Antisemitism is so incomprehensible that many of us Orthodox Jewish theologians believe that antisemitism is G-d’s way of “mowing the lawn”- while making sure we survive. Op-ed.

S. Africa hates Israel, but it has G-d's protection

Women and children, feminists and misandry

As with almost everything in our Western culture — or what once could be called “culture” — the cause of women’s rights has gone berserk. Also hypocritical. Op-ed.

Women and children, feminists and misandry

Claudine Gay: Another DEI success story

The first hint that Claudine Gay was a plagiarist came when she copied 2,000 years of anti-Semites and their enablers. Two down, one to go. Opinion.

Claudine Gay: Another DEI success story

Gutless cowards hiding behind robes like thieves in the night

Courts cannot do that. They do not have standing to do that. Every reasonable legal system precludes judges from judging themselves.Op-ed.

Gutless cowards hiding behind robes like thieves in the night

Israel's ground incursion won't look pretty, but let it be

This is an article I wrote two months ago, shortly after the Oct 7th massacre, and it is more true today than ever. Opinion.

Israel's ground incursion won't look pretty, but let it be

A 10-part series on Israel that needed to be posted on YouTube

Watch this series to educate your family and friends, and then share it with your friend’s college kid or niece/nephew.

A 10-part series on Israel that needed to be posted on YouTube

The “innocent” civilians of Gaza

Gimme a break. There would be no Hamas in Gaza without the “innocent” citizens of Gaza. Where were their Maccabee rebels? Op-ed.

The “innocent” civilians of Gaza






























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