I vote for year round standard time
Congress should look long and hard at the Risk/Benefit ratio of year round Daylight Savings Time
Joseph Frager, MD
Columnist
Former First Vice President National Council of Young Israel, Chairman of the Executive Board of American Friends of Ateret Cohanim, Executive Vice President Israel Heritage Foundation, Organizer of the Israel Day Concert in Central Park and Physician in practice over 40 years.
News by Joseph Frager, MD
30 years since First World Trade Center Attack
Had the proper lessons been learned from the Rabbi Kahane assassination - the two WTC attacks could have been prevented. Op-ed.
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Op-ed: Tom Friedman Is Not The Last Word On Israel
Israel will figure out the changes that are needed and the pace of those changes. One thing is certain, Friedman does not have the last word
The Japanese Attitude to the Jews during WWII
Chiune Sugihara was a Japanese career Diplomat who in 6 weeks in the summer of 1940 saved 10,000 Jews
American Jewish advocacy for Israel is more important now than ever before
A bipartisan delegation refuses to meet with right wing leaders. This is a slap in the face to Israel and Democracy
Illegal Guns in Arab Hands
Law enforcement in America and the IDF in Israel have their work cut out to bring this epidemic to an end.
Illegal Arab construction in Israel - A ticking Time Bomb
Unless Israel wakes up in time, much of Israel will have been snatched from right under its eyes. Op-ed.
Kevin McCarthy - Worth the Wait
Netanyahu and McCarthy both had an arduous and grueling struggle to get to their respective positions. Both persevered and succeeded.
The Fight for the Temple Mount
Fighting for the Temple Mount has continued ever since the miraculous moment in 1967. Minister Itamar Ben Gvir continued the way. Opinion.
Netanyahu’s new government makes up for lost opportunities
The new government of Israel has its work cut out. It is a daunting task but definitely achievable.Op-ed.
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Op-ed: Zero Tolerance for Anti-Semitism
As 2022 winds down, it looks like it will have been the worst year ever in America for Anti-Semitic incidents
Year In Review 2022
Society has a long way to go to confront all of the challenges on the world stage. Hopefully, we will indeed overcome.
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Time to make peace between Russia and Ukraine
President Biden has his hands full but if he cannot hammer out an end to the war soon the picture looks quite bleak
The Twin Jerusalem Bombings:
The Twin Jerusalem Bombings. Where is the outcry? Where is the outrage?
It has to be brought to an end. It is not business as usual. Op-ed.
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Op-ed: Is Regime Change in Iran a distinct possibility?
If regime change does not happen in Iran it is a failure of the West to capitalize on a very significant opportunity.
American Jewry Is vital to Israel
American Jews cannot rest on their laurels. New challenges arise every day. The next generation must indeed step up. Op-ed.
Silver linings Playbook
Democracy won in Israel and in America. Lee Zeldin should be very proud of the fact that close to 3 million New Yorkers voted for him.
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Op-ed: Israel’s Democracy is the Big Winner
Mr. Biden and Nr. Netanyahu’s plates will be full. The last thing they want to see is tension between the two.
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Re-Affirmation of the Rabbanut in Israel
There has been a rebellious movement to try to undo the Chief Rabbinate. Op-ed.
The Munich Massacre 50 Years Later
The world has never fully recovered from the Munich Massacre. Op-ed.
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Op-ed: Gorbachev the Healer, Putin the War Monger
Gorbachev was a man who saw the beauty, the power and the opportunity that freedom could bring.
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Iran Deal II
The same group that made the first bad deal is about to make another. Op-ed.
J D Vance - New Face of American Politics
Getting to know JD Vance one realizes he is a towering figure in his own right. Op-ed.
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Brian Robinson to the Rescue
The Democratic Party has been moving Leftward. One new and shining light who is beginning to change that is Brian Robinson. Op-ed.
Sleepwalking into World War III
Mistakes have been made. Now is the time to negotiate a settlement between Putin and Zelensky. Op-ed.
Lessons from the Holocaust:
The Kitchener Camp & Kindertransport - Acts of Heroism & Compassion
The Kitchener Camp and the Kindertransporte were acts of heroism and compassion. More could have been done. Opinion.
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The Surge in Holocaust Revisionism
The leader of Holocaust revisionism today is not Whoopi Goldberg but the current Polish government. Opinion.
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Stories from the Holocaust - Re-educating the 'Whoopi Goldberg’s of the World
Recounting stories from the Holocaust could cause celebrities and politicians to stop using it as a springboard for comparison. Opinion.
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How to make sure the Holocaust Is not forgotten
In order for the Holocaust not to be forgotten, the next generation must pick up the cudgel and do its part. Opinion.
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The Synagogue has become the primary target of terrorists
Jewish Community Centers and Synagogues are not as yet protected adequately. This must once and for all be made a priority. Opinion.
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America needs to re-learn the Seven Noahide Laws
It is time to take the Seven Noahide Laws seriously. Law and order must prevail. Opinion.
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Why Conservatives are happier than Liberals
In order to advance civilization, society must uphold and strengthen the institutions of marriage, religion, family and community. Opinion.
The Democratic Party Is On Life Support
America is reaping the horrendous rewards of its fling with extreme progressivism. It is why America needs the intensive care unit. Opinion.
Prayer at the Western Wall
There is no reason to change the status quo. It has worked reasonably well for 54 years. Opinion.
The Divorce Crisis
Divorce is a tragedy for all-most of all the children of divorce. It is most unhealthy for the children but all suffer. Opinion.
Ateret Cohanim saving Jerusalem
Ateret Cohanim mourns the great loss of Eli Kay and will continue to heighten security in Jerusalem. Opinion.
Biden’s Betrayal of Israel at the United Nations
The Biden Administration has returned to the policies of Obama. Israel cannot rely on America to help them at the United Nations. Opinion.
Biden’s freshman year report card
President Biden’s "report card" is in. It is far from stellar. Opinion.
Iranian extortion via hostage taking
Iran has used hostage taking as a means of extorting the United States. Opinion.
No soldier left behind
It is vital to do everything possible to recover all soldiers dead or alive. Opinion.
