Israel’s New (Black-Velvet) Kippah
In recent years, the struggle to defend the Chief Rabbinate against reformers has been spearheaded...
We All Share the Stain
The systematic support given by Meir Porush to Eliezer Berland is not merely a personal...
Why Are Charedi Parties Losing Ground
Charedi voters seem to be abandoning their home parties in ever-growing numbers. This might be...
Rabbinic Responses to the Simchat Torah Calamity
Soul-searching after the calamity of Simchat Torah should focus on the national rather than the...
Why Was the Belz School Proposal Struck Down?
From a Torah perspective, it seems that the Belz proposal to include English and mathematics...
The October 7th Cry: “I Am a Jew”
The Simchas Torah massacre has awakened a new return to Judaism, echoing Herzl's description in...
Key Lessons of the Sukkos Harvest: Gratitude, Trust, Joy
By contrast with Pesach, Sukkos is a festival of enjoying the present rather than commemorating...
Are We Separating Ourselves From the Jewish People?
Recent weeks have revealed a dangerous trend in our society: detachment from the state can...
Israel’s First Religious Regime: Challenge and Opportunity
Israel's first-ever religious government provides a tremendous opportunity to strengthen the Jewish State. However, if...
Now It’s Brotherhood’s Turn
Legitimate calls for Charedi enlistment in the IDF will be more worthy and effective when...
