When NASA was thinking of long-term space travel, there was only one group of people who seemed to hold the necessary secrets: the People of Israel.
The Grand Wedding
Why are there so many Israeli weddings, why do we break a glass, and what does it have to do with Shavuot?
The Brash Diplomat
The story of the brash Israeli diplomat and his humble beginnings.
The Kosher Army
Should we separate from the irreligious? Isn’t that what our forefathers all chose to do?
Our Personal Torah Desert
What’s the American Pharaoh—and why we shouldn’t go back to Egypt.
Why Jewish Division is Good
“Two Jews, three opinions.” Why do we all insist on keeping our separate customs and traditions? Wouldn’t it make more sense to unite?
The Unwanted Aliyah
This parsha is full of curses and rebukes. But is there a silver lining?
To celebrate or not to celebrate?
Are we allowed to rejoice in the demise of our enemy?
Coming Back to Our Roots
The concept of Yovel—with land going back to previous owners—seems bizarre. But perhaps that is the key against assimilation…
The Prime Minister in Tefillin
Small and simple ways we can help the effort to protect the Jewish people.