Leadership

No leader is perfect, But the alternative is far worse

When the Torah forbids our "cursing the leader of the nation" it does not mean they are perfect. it means that we have to let the government function even if we disagree with it.

Matot-Masei:

Everyone–especially leaders–needs to tell the truth

In this week's parsha, we’re introduced to the laws discussing vows and promises – and the supreme importance of keeping them.

We need to fix this

To our leaders in the War Cabinet: Win the war. We do not want to hear about anything else. Opinion.

The failure of Diaspora leadership

Why is it that a notable number of Jewish American youth feel not just an estrangement towards Zionism, but also antipathy? How did Diaspora leaders let this happen?

Leadership woes

It seems that the people screaming for the PM's resignation now were screaming for his resignation on October 6. They assume that new elections will spell certain electoral defeat for Israel’s longest serving prime minister. They should learn a little history. Op-ed.

Can you hear their voices?

The next generation of Israeli leadership can not yet be seen, but it can be heard, Op-ed.

We need to get rid of the inferiority complex

Why Our First and Greatest Leader Never Ate Schmaltz Herring.

Leading a nation

A leader's strength is in redirecting behavior, turning a snake into a staff.

IDF soldiers are our future leaders

When we look for our future leaders, we should begin with the IDF's brave soldiers. Opinion.

Reuben and Judah: A psychological profile

What does it mean to be a leader?

And when the leader's time is ended...

Sensitivity to life's passages is seen in the Torah when it tells us about the Levites. Moshe Rabbeinu's farewell is a portrait of aging.

The Torah of Leadership: Climb every mountain

Right before the tribes were to break up and climb their respective mountains, the Israelites heard a surprising announcement.

The Passing of a chief disciple of Rav Yitzchok Hutner

Rav Schechter's passing is not just the changing of an era but is the closing of an era. Tribute to an inspiring leader and Talmid Chacham.

“I ain’t no false prophet - I just know what I know...."

There are false leaders everywhere. Will we believe in them and give them power or not?

Tisha b’Av: A good leader gives us hope

Although the nation is facing numerous challenges, Moshe gives them hope, and what a wonderful message that is for all of us.

Why are we in Ukraine?

It is all about the leaders who play with our world, the people be damned. This is not America's war, it is Biden's war. Op-ed.

The zealous leader

Thoughts on Parshat Pinchas.

Chukat-Balak (Diaspora):Why not hit the rock?

What is the real sin of Moses and Aaron that keeps them from entering the land?

When did Moshe Rabbeinu’s death process begin?

The demise of Moshe and Aharon was predicated on a reality.that we face today.

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Betrayal: The Failure of American Jewish Leadership

Charles Jacobs and Avi Goldwasser's collection of essays that tell it like it is, is frightening - and long overdue. Review.

Ben-Gvir spars with Gantz, Lapid

The National Security Minister's post explaining why he remains in the government brought a rash of criticisms from the opposition leaders.

Leadership is synonymous with sin - don't fear making mistakes

A man who wants to lead the orchestra must turn his back on the crowd.—Max Lucado

Op-ed:

Cease fire, now!

What kind of nadir will we sink to here before our leaders start to calm things down? And will we credit those who achieve that calm?Op-ed.

Ki Tisa: The buck stops here

In our parshah, we have two examples of the buck stops here. Purim has another.

Sacred work - bringing people together

Leaders have to bring people together, especially those with disparate interests and backgrounds, to work towards a common purpose.

Cursing the Leader/Blessing the Leader

“The cruel reality of leadership is that when things go wrong, you take a disproportionate amount of the blame.”

Confusion and control: Thoughts on Parshat Beshalach

The best leaders make everyone smarter.

Leadership and the prayer community Thoughts on Parshat Bo

Crisis makes leaders and breaks leaders.

What did the Jews do wrong?

The Torah does not describe to us the process by which the situation so radically changed for Jews in Egypt. Nor how Moshe grew to lead.

What does it mean to be a leader?

The moral paradox embodied by Jacob in his final moments, as he moves the gift of kingship from Reuben to Judah, is astonishing.

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Requiem for a descending star

a number of factors have led world leaders to the conclusion that America no longer has the will to fight to defend its own interests.Op-ed

Attracted to problems: Parashat Miketz

Sometimes it’s hard to understand what activities and traits distinguish a leader from a follower.

The Torah of Leadership (Vayishlach): The Gift

When Esau said to Jacob, “I have enough,” was he rejecting Jacob’s gifts or was there a deeper message?

Toldot: The lies of leadership

This week’s Torah reading, Toldot, paints dishonesty with words rather than images

Our first leader

The command of 'Lech lecha' is spoken constantly by God to everyone, but Avram, our leader, actually heard, internalized, and acted upon it.

Who will lead the State of Israel?

This year's singing on Rosh Hashannah of 'All who believe He.. appoints kings" has special meaning during an election period. Op-ed.

Office of the UK Chief Rabbi

Pinchas (Diaspora):Great leaders care about their flock

The mark of a true leader is somebody who is there in the interests of those who they are serving.

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The fall of Boris Johnson

The question for voters in the UK, US and Israel is whether a leader’s gifts are more important than character flaws, or vice versa.

Sovereignty Movement:

NO to additional Elections!

There is nothing to be gained by elections. It is the duty of the leadership to implement the people's desire for a right wing gov't. Op-ed.

On Leaders and War: Post Ukraine transformation in the West

We have the opportunity to make the post-Ukraine world a better one with better values and ideologies and leadership by better people. Op-ed

Office of the UK Chief Rabbi

Shmini: The most important ingredient for great leadership

At the crucial moment, the nation's spiritual leader holds back from approaching the altar. What was holding him back?

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Who will Israel's next leader be?

When the day comes and Netanyahu retires, who could be the person to take over and what should we be looking for in him? Opinion.

Isolated, yet together

There is much to learn from this pandemic about family cohesivenes and leadership on all levels.

A crisis of Leadership, Governance, and Sovereignty

The fracas in the Knesset, the “Electricity Law,” Yair Golan’s diatribe, the destruction in Ḥomesh, the loss of trust. Opinion.

The empty suit at the head of the table

Every leader requires three things to succeed: core convictions, experience and public support. Unfortunately, Bennett lacks all three.Op-ed

Leadership methods regarding public issues

Barricading within their own camp caused some rabbis to forfeit Torah values such as settling the Land, natural sciences, and the IDF.

It is up to the “Deplorables” to save America

The Deplorables are steeped in a wisdom that has completely eluded their elite leaders: common sense. They are our only hope. Opinion.

Ha'azinu: The special quality of Moshe Rabbeinu’s vision

Am Yisrael’s leadership upon entering the Land was in the hands of Yehoshua, but it remained rooted in the spiritual leadership of Moshe.

Leaders learn

Biblical kings had prophets to guide them, but they continued to learn. That is the mark of a statesman rather than a politician.

Defining reality

We are a small nation. We are smaller than many of our neighbouring nations. But we are different.

To lead is to listen - Eikev 5781

In Judaism we do not see God; we hear God. To listen to God is to be open to God.and that is what Moses is saying throughout Devarim.

Dov Hikind: Why won't Dem leaders denounce Ilhan Omar?

Jewish activist responds to Ilhan Omar's latest controversial statements, wondering why leaders of the Democratic Party are again silent.

Palestinian Arab leaders sacrifice health for propaganda

Can Physicians for Human Rights, J Street et all stand by while Palestinian Arabs' health is endangered by its leadership? Op-ed.

Poll: GOP leadership not conservative enough for party base

Democrats polled also hold similar views about their party's liberal base versus leadership.

Israeli leaders address Yom Hazikaron on social media

Politicians from the entire political spectrum take to social media their thoughts on Israel's Remembrance Day.

Leadership: The courage of identity crises

Leaders must have the strength to know what they cannot be if they are to have the courage to be truly their best selves.

Ki Tissa: How leaders fail

There is an apocryphal quote attributed to several politicians: “Of course I follow the party. After all, I am their leader.”

Jewish Home leader: I believe Bennett will be PM

Hagit Moshe gives her views on recent polls and the states of the political arena.

A naton of leaders

Doing the math in Jethro's suggestion to Moses, we realize that 1 in every 8 adult male was expected to undertake a form of leadership role.

30 mayors and local officials arrested in bribery probe

A wide-ranging investigation into fraud in the education system has been brought to a close with a spate of highly-placed arrests.