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T'shuva: We can know a lot, but not everything

We don't know why G-d created the world, nor why He gave us free will, but we can hopefully see and understand the gift of T'shuva.

Israeli politics has come to a standstill

PM Binyamin Netanyahu and Benny Gantz appear to be mainly busy trying to delay, not advance, the establishment of a new government.

Ruthie Rousso: A love story with food

How much of our taste is biological and how much is constructed - culturally, socially, maybe even morally?

Jews, self-worth and the ‘halo effect’ as affecting aliyah

The choice to make aliyah is a function of the potential immigrant’s sense of self-worth as a Jew or Israelite.

What were American cops looking for in Israel?

A delegation of police officers from the United States visited in Israel. What did they learn from the Israeli Police?

Boaz Haetzni: From Hevron to Gush Katif to Homesh and beyond

Boaz Haetzni sheds light on landmark events in Israel's history.

Judgement of Rosh Hashanah: Joy mixed with trepidation

The shofar of Mount Sinai and the shofar of Rosh Hashanah: A divine cosmic wink.

Do-over election, Israeli Arabs win big

Dan Diker views the emergence of the Arab Joint List, less the Balad party, the beginning of an historic shift for Israeli Arab leaders.

Roz Rothstein: How will StandWithUs fight anti-Semitism?

StandWithUs co-founder and CEO Roz Rothstein discusses her group’s latest initiative against the world’s oldest hatred.

Does Kabbalah have an answer for politics?

Can Kabbalah teach us a lesson on life and its meaning?

What do the elections have to do with the Messiah?

What do the elections in Israel have to do with the coming of the Messiah?

Is the Netanyahu era nearing its end?

Gil Hoffman estimates that coalition negotiations will take a long time. Doomed for December?

Meet Portugal’s hidden Jews

What do we know about the Crypto Jews who went into hiding during 300 years of the Inquisition?

The head-scratching Israeli election

Can a broad unity government be agreed upon in Israel? Or is the next election already underway?

Surprising election: The spin of the voting percentage

Jay Shapiro claims that after warning us of low voter turnout, the public flocked to the polls and strengthened the left.

Palestinian invention: There is no such thing as a 'Nakba'

Walter gives his thoughts free reign.

When Pelosi and Trump agree: It's time for reform

How An 'International Price Index' Might Help Reduce Drug Prices.

Why do we need to thank God every single minute?

The all important part of a Torah Life – gratitude and happiness.

What is the right welfare policy for the people of Israel today?

What's the meaning behind the ritual offerings given by the people of Israel to the community and on what we could learn from this today.

Aliyah: The transition from exile to home

Why the transitional anxiety that one experiences when making Aliyah is really a blessing.

Israel: A nation of storytellers

The great questions – “Who are we?” “Why are we here?” “What is our task?” – are best answered by telling a story.

The Sephardi Rabbi and the rapper

Rabbi Simon Benzaquen builds bridges in Jewish communities around the world.

Should you give your children now or leave them an inheritance?

What's the best way to give your children financial assistance?

Do Americans prefer Israel over the PA?

Israel-related Public Opinion and Discourse in the United States and Beyond.

Torah shining forth from the midst of idolatry

Rabbi Chaim Richman, back from India, shares his adventures and unique Torah insights.

There are no big winners in elections but there is a major loser

The day after the election, the key question is who will succeed in forming the next government, and what price will he pay for it?

Yaron Dekel: Understanding the election results

Yaron Dekel and Shmuel Rosner discuss the possible scenarios that will take place after the election results are announced.

God’s Hand on America: Divine Providence in the Modern Era

Michael Medved, American patriot and devoted Jew, shares some of his vast historical knowledge and perspective on what the future holds.

Remembering the super-action hero

Tamar Yonah talks about her acquaintance with Ari Fuld who was murdered in a terror attack and the growing need for true Zionist leadership.

Who will be the real winner of the election?

Gil Hoffman explains why he is Israel’s happiest person as Israelis go to the polls for a second time in 5 months.

How do two congresswomen embarrass the US?

Jay Shapiro thinks that new congresswomen Ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlaib are leading the House down a dangerous path.

The real Indiana Jones and Israel's buried treasures

Jim Barfield is a firefighter and a criminal investigator, with a passion for the bible, and a fascination with the Dead Sea Scrolls.

Can we understand God, even a little?

We keep all mitzvot and shun all prohibitions because that's what G-d wants. After that we can spend a lifetime trying to understand better.

How to avoid making irrational decisions about money

Are your financial decisions impulsive or deliberate?

'Elections will lead to political compromise'

Dana Weiss, the Chief Political Analyst at Channel 12 News, talks about upcoming election and its future implications.

Why do Jews of the Diaspora support the two-state solution?

Are the Jewish Diaspora and the State of Israel the real two-state issue? Let's look at the reason why.

Israel and Iran: How will this end?

Iran is using Syria to try to erode Israel's security superiority in the Middle East. Are Israeli responses sufficient?

Animal welfare: Is it a divine or moral imperative?

Animals do not have rights, but we have duties towards them. We must not cause them unnecessary pain or emotional distress.

Football, the military and Judaism

Avi Eastman's journey includes a conversion while serving in the US Army in Germany.

Fighting for the beauty deep within ourselves

Giving ourselves a fair shake in Elul.

How to deal with Jews who discourage Aliyah

Those self-hating, misguided Jews who discourage Aliyah and speak out against Israel warp the basic precepts of Torah.

I realized that in order to influence you have to be in politics

Dr. Adva Biton of Otzma Yehudit explains why she decided alongside her work as a scientist to enter political life as well.

What happens if again no party can form a government?

How do Yair Lapid and Stav Shafir relate to a scenario in which the current elections end just like the previous ones?

Science or Judaism: Who got it right?

What should we do when we come across a so-called contradiction between what is defined as 'scientific facts' and Judaism?

Why don’t many smart people believe in God?

If God is there, how come so many intelligent people don’t believe in Him?

Rocking the boat in Bal Harbour

From anti-BDS legislation to fighting anti-Semitic hate crimes, Gabe Groisman has a town to run.

What would an Israeli victory look like?

How should Israel go about achieving a victory over her enemies, from Hamas in the south to Hezbollah in the north?

Why being a better Jew makes you a better American

How religious tolerance is an American invention and why being a better Jew makes you a better American.

The right track for every Jew

The ups and downs of different authority systems.

The new life of Rabbi Jeremy & Tehila Gimpel

Hear the story of a couple raising six children alone on a farm under construction, bringing life back to the mountains of Judea.

Anti-Semitism vs. Jewish self-hatred: Can conflict be resolved?

Is Jewish self-hatred a defense mechanism aimed at getting the world to love Jews and Israel?

Anti-Semitism in Europe: Who is enabling attacks on Jews?

Statements by Mahmoud Abbas and attacks on Jews in Europe: Anti-Semitism raises its head yet again.

What happens to your IRA account when you move overseas?

Should you transfer your American retirement accounts to Israel when you make Aliyah?

The 'Palestinian refugee' who became a Yeshiva boy

Kuwaiti-born Israeli Jewish 'Palestinian refugee' decries UN hypocrisy in keeping Arabs refugees forever.

Avi Zimmerman takes Ariel's case to the world

Meet the executive director of the Ariel Foundation, who tells Ariel's story to people all over the world.

Be your own gatekeeper, and wake up beautiful you

Rosh Hashanah is around the corner and now is the time to prepare to stand before the Creator and declare Him King of all creation.

The days of Elul: How to take advantage of life’s opportunity

We all want different things in life, but at the root of all of is one thing: Peace of mind.

A glimpse into Israel's brain war against Iran

The amazing technology behind Israel’s shadow war with Iran and Hezbollah.

The NFL player who converted to Judaism and made Aliyah

Yosef Murray, formerly Calvin Murray, was a running back in the NFL, converted and came to live in Israel. Hear his fascinating story.

Do Jews believe in astrology or should they not get involved?

Jews and astrology: Is there “Mazal” in Israel?