The chances of a right wing victory in tomorrow’s election suddenly seemed far greater after last night’s rally in Tel Aviv’s Rabin Square.  After a...

This is a posting of utmost seriousness, my friends, about a subject that is both weighty and complex.  I will do my best to clarify. We’re...

Before we get to the events that are stomach-turning, I want to circle back just briefly to Netanyahu’s talk in Congress.  I cannot consider every...

Motzei Shabbat (after Shabbat) A very splendid Purim – a healing Purim that brought laughter and a sense of hope – is over, as is...

Credit: Reuters Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu gave the speech of his life today.  His speech was not merely good, it was, as one commentator...

Yesterday was Shabbat Zahor – the Shabbat before Purim, which comes this week. Zahor means remember. After the regular Torah reading there is an additional...

The situation surrounding the negotiations with Iran and Prime Minister Netanyahu’s speech to Congress daily grows more ominous, more convoluted, and more contentious. I would like...

My friends, how long can we monitor the current political situation without feeling weary to the bone – no, even more, revolted – because of...

Before I get to the ugly stuff, let me begin with a lovely scene: Jerusalem in the snow.   The snow fell this past Thursday night,...

It is just short of two years ago that Adelle Biton, then two years of age, was driving in the Shomron with her mother and...