Reading between the walls
Leen Ritmeyer’s extraordinary journey from Holland to the Temple Mount, and beyond, has defined his life and contributed immensely to ours.
Leen Ritmeyer’s extraordinary journey from Holland to the Temple Mount, and beyond, has defined his life and contributed immensely to ours.

The Senate vs. the House of Representatives.

We can chose to reject the words of the majority who would rather remain in the Midbar and rally to the side of Yehoshua and Kalev.

David Yehuda Yates shares tales of terror and miracles.

Other than better available housing, benefits, clearing out the enemy, etc. what would be the most effective motivator in increasing Aliyah?

The United States has led the way, and the world is beginning to align: Is the application of sovereignty in Judea and Samaria on the way?

What is the Messianic Era and why is it followed by the resurrection of the dead? These are two good questions that have good answers.

Are there alternative solutions to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict? Which one is realistic?

Jay Shapiro talks about the Iraqi Jewish community's interesting demand from the US State Department.

“I’m worried about 2020, I think it’s 50-50. I think it’s a coin flip,” says Republican Senator from Texas.

The declaration of the US ambassador opened the way for the application of sovereignty. Can the Israeli government take this step?

Life lessons from the inscrutable generation of the desert.

When a third party such as the US initiates a plan that the Arabs don’t like, they use violence that is somehow always directed at Israel.

Gil Hoffman explains why the September 17 repeat election will be a lot more interesting than people currently expect.

CNN WH correspondent has been a frequent focal point of anti-press rhetoric from the President. Now he writes about it in his new book.

The economy is tanking, and anti-Semitism is growing. If it was up to us, we’d bring the Final Redemption already, so why hasn’t heaven?

Will the politician who was not elected in the last elections make her way back to the top of the political system?

Can one be a good person or live a truly happy life without the mitzvot?

GALUT is evolving into GEULA right before our eyes. We are not there yet, but we are progressing in the right direction.

Jay Shapiro thinks the next election will be between tired politicians who do not really know how to speak to the public.

After the political debate, Diaspora Jews are also wondering: Can Israeli society accept policies based on Torah or Halacha?

How does American anti-money laundering legislation adversely affect 8 million US expats?

What is it like covering one of the most contentious regions on the globe as a Jewish journalist?

Analyst Gil Hoffman says collapse of coalition talks a foretaste of what PM's dependence on small parties could mean for next government.

What really matters on the Temple Mount? Why do Muslims not allow anyone to pray there?

This project brings redemption to the here and now, replete with miracles.

Anyone who knows Tanach knows about the War of Gog and Magog. What they may not know though is what it means in modern-day terms.

After Pittsburgh synagogue shooting, the challenges of putting 'stronger than hate' into practice.

Gil Hoffman examines why Israel is going to a repeat election on September 17.

Are the Temple Mount police finally stepping up to the plate only to be stymied by the prime minister?

Now for something completely different: A crazy look at the diaspora mindset against making aliyah.

Rambam’s 13 Principles and what they mean to the Nations.

We are at a symbolic crossroad with Bamidbar and Yom Yerushalayim being one right after the other.

PA leaders have received donations for decades, but have not really invested the money in civilians, but in incitement against Israel.

The cost of the politicians' ego is 475 Million NIS.

Does pride and proud mean the same thing when it comes down to a Jew hiding his identity in public?

What is your investment goal? What kind of investor are you?

Yochanan Plesner estimates that most voters in Israel are interested in a secular right-wing government.

Jay Shapiro wonders why Israeli politicians should drag a whole country into a whirlwind of additional elections.

Jay Shapiro argues that PA chairman's speeches revealed the truth about his racist views - and no apology will change that.

Guide to the Perplexed: Why is it necessary to repeat elections and who is to blame for this? How will this affect the Deal of the Century?

Is the UN is more powerful now than it was when Israel first joined?

Is growing divide between American Jewry and Israel a recipe for damage to Israel’s position in the world?

Find out why new attitudes in Israel and changes in the American government are good news for people considering making Aliyah.

From Jerusalem Day to Shavuot: The flags of unity.

Josh Hasten talks to a conservative Jewish journalist suspended by social networks, while Hamas accounts continue to be active.

Tamar Yonah speaks with Elisheva and Yisrael Solomon from Mevo Modiin following the fire there.

Tamar Yonah wonders why Prime Minister Netanyahu is trying to drag the State of Israel into another election.

It’s not just about being blessed or cursed, but about understanding the intricate cause-and-effect system that runs this world.

Poland is trying to forget its past and claims that it does not need to return stolen Jewish property during the Holocaust.

Our challenge, as has been the challenge of every generation since Nationhood, is to improve as individual Jews and as part of Klal Yisrael.

Does Aliyah justify the prideful claims of a Jew that he or she is a better Jew than those Jews who remain in the Diaspora?

Meet the rabbi who changed the rules of the game between Muslims and Jews in Sweden.

Jay Shapiro is disappointed that the US Congress has not been able to pass a resolution against anti-Semitism.

Do you live in Israel but your money and retirement accounts live in America?

The 2019 hurricane season will be 'near normal.' But normal can still be devastating.

The Iranian regime continues to threaten and clash with the American administration, but the effects are felt in the Middle East.

Learn about Kabbalah, at its practical level, as the hidden Torah that cannot be separated from the revealed Torah and the Mitzvot.

What brings one of Canada’s most successful businessmen to invest in some of Israel’s most bombastic PR projects in the last few years?

Judy Simon delves into Lag Ba'Omer and the bonfires. Gather round, Secrets revealed.
