A tour of the Judea Desert Nature Reserve, untouched when handed over to the PA in the Wye Agreement, shows an infuriating site of purposeful ecological destruction - and is a wake-up call to halt insidious plans aimed at Israel's destruction. Look.
Sayeret Matkal's David Meir, idealistc, tough commando officer and gentle, loving husband and father, rushed down to Kibbutz Be'eri on October 7, where he engaged terrorists in a fierce battle that allowed residents to escape until he was mortally wounded.
A new, readable book on Psyop by Dr. Ron Schleifer and former GPO head Daniel Seaman tells the untold story of how journalists and editors abuse their professional standards to promote an anti-Israel narrative. Review.
The story of a gentle yeshiva scholar who decided to take a tank commander's course to help defend his country. The IDF told the family that in the days prior to his death, his tank killed 15 terrorists, took part in several battles and eliminated two jeeps filled with terrorists.
Watch the story of one IDF soldier out of the many fallen, each an entire world all by himself. One family out of the many, left with a gaping hole in its heart. For Yom Hazikaron.
One of the poems sung at the end of the Haggadah could have been written today. An Israeli poet added stanzas that show how its timeless message lends perspective to last week's drone attack on Israel.
Shilo left a legacy of wisdom in his notebooks and in the things he chose to do in his all too short and heroic life.
Arutz Sheva brings the story of one of our priceless soldiers, a loving husband, father, son and brother, who fell saving the Jewish State and its people during the Swords of Iron war.
The idea that all Jews are brothers, no matter what, is a basic, shared value in the one and only Jewish State, and everything that happens in it, controversies about haredi draft included, must rest on that truth. Opinion.
He lost his father and older brother on October 7th, they lost fathers and brothers in the war, but Am Yisrael came through for Koren Tasa and 22 twelve-year-old girls.
The Jewish impact on modernity is explained in this clear, readable book in a way that presents the case for Jewish continuity and adds original creative insights to Torah observance. Review.
Entire worlds lie behind the terse words Israelis pray not to hear when they turn on the news each morning since the start of the Swords of Iron War: “The IDF has cleared for publication …” This time it was at the end of Shabbat.
Israeli poets, cognizant of Tanakh, Midrash, and the new chapter of Jewish history being written today but not so different from the past, connect the Song of the Sea, Egypt and today's war.
There are so many newly bereaved families in Israel, so many new widows and orphans. What can give comfort? Help them cope? Make them smile again?
Memorializing someone who was never in the public eye, but who symbolizes ethical and idealistic, yet practical, religious Zionism.
Jeremiah's promise to Rachel Imenu was:'Your sons will return'. On her yahrzeit, Cheshvan 11 (October 26), pray for its fulfillment.
In 1933 Meir Dizengoff, Tel Aviv's first mayor, issued a declaration on honoring the Sabbath. Yom Kippur was desecrated there in 2023.Op-ed.
The compelling story behind US recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital and relocating its Embassy in a remarkable book. Review.
A thriller by Bruce Portnoy that spans the US and Israel begins with a car crash and is all too real today. Review.
An enlightening book on Lamentations.
Herzog College, where a Tanach study revolution took place reaches out to Diaspora educators to enrich the Torah classroom experience.
Ten years after America's formal request for the extradition of Ahlam Al-Tamimi, killer of 3 US citizens, she is a celeb in Jordan. Op-ed.
These decisions, all handed down since Aharon Barak's period, show more than any essay could why Israel needs judicial reform. Op-ed
A newly translated book clarifies the ideas behind Religious Zionism through the Yom HaAtzma'ut talks given by Rabbi Z. Melamed. Review.
The mental health of youngsters who witnessed or were caught in terror attacks is as crucial as their physical health. Op-ed
Years later, Machon Gold's alumni realized that the motorcyclist Chaimke who picked up their counselor every day was Rabbi Chaim Druckman!
There are many things in need of improvement in Israel, but the former ADL head is concerned about the wrong ones. Op-ed.
Fasting, prayer, love of Zion and festivities: how Ethiopia's Beta Israel Jews enriched Israeli Jewish life with a unique, ancient festival.
I know the Satmar community well, and the NYT report, another instance of its bias on Jews and Israel, was both infuriating and inane.Op-ed.
The spiritual distance from Hollywood to the Holy Land is the distance from exile to redemption. Tzvi Fishman walked the walk. Review.
Are we guarding the 'Walls of Jerusalem' from demographic threats, illegal building, land enroachment and subversive politics? Report.
What happened to the four sweet-faced soldiers who rinsed lettuce for the IDF Seder with me? Op-ed
The burning bush is an apt analogy for the disrespect shown the Bible today. A new book clears up common fallacies about its content.Op-ed.
The wonders of G-d's world in a short, beautifully illustrated book that seems like a child's version of King David's praise in Psalm 104.
A book about a great Jewish leader who changed history comes to life on a Galilee trail that traces his life and that of the Sages. Review.
'Jews, Israelis and Arabs, an Observer's view of Israel's Shifting Society',' a politically incorrect, refreshing look at Israel. Review.
Hundreds of lone soldiers gathered in Jerusalem for a turkey dinner, and gave thanks for much more than the food. Am Yisrael Chai. Op-ed.
Whatever wagon we are on, wherever the path leads, we know we are on a holy journey together. 'Baderech-along the path to Teshuvah'.Review.
'Some were shooters, others extracted Jews from their homes, others took their belongings, or served sandwiches and tea to shooters.' Report
Good Shabbos, Eretz Yisrael!
A readable, informative book on OCD, also meant to enlighten family and friends, involving them in behavior-modifying treatment. Op-ed.
Judaism's way of life and study of Torah, surviving years of exile and dispersion, was defined but not spelled out by the Sages. Op-ed.
A former Israeli Justice Minister writes that he is “mystified” by a US State Department spokeperson's recent illegality statement. Op-ed.
Shayna Goldberg's "What do you really want? Trust and fear in decision making at life's crossroads and in everyday living." Review.
Columnist Ari Shavit wrote an accusatory thank you to Netanyahu, but to do so had to list the outgoing PM's amazing accomplishments.Op-ed
A new play about the life of Rebecca shows that Torah standards can be upheld without sacrificing superb musical drama.
The Book of Hirsh packs everything about today's Israel into a fast-paced, but thought-provoking, short novel Recommended. Review.
The challenges, difficulties and triumphs of English-speaking women living in Israel are told in their own words in a new book. Review.
Rabbi Dr. Aaron Adler's insightful book brings Rabbi Soloveitchik to life while inspiring the awe in which he was held by all. Op-ed
Very young children must be wondering, perhaps fearfully, why their grandparents disappeared. A new upbeat book makes it clear. Op-ed.
Why do I doubt every report, statistic, proclamation and article I read? Why can't I be a maven too? Op-ed.
Erev Sukkot is the yahrzeit of the Torah Gaon, intrepid Chief Rabbi and head of Merkaz Harav Yeshiva, A glimpse into the life of a tzaddik.
Cheri named her autobiography "My Creative Journey with Dystonia." The road she takes for her journey is that of someone who walks with God.
It's not only about Zionism. Read how non-application of Israeli law affects the everyday lives of Israelis living in Judea and Samaria.
