Israel is more than a land—it is a question, a promise, and a struggle. It stands at the crossroads of history and destiny, where ancient longing meets modern reality. It is the reawakening of a people to its land, language, and responsibility. Yet this return is fraught with moral and spiritual challenges, calling for courage, humility, and an ongoing search for justice.
Part 1 of a series on Chareidi challenges to the State of Israel
In Contemporary Issues and Israel
The increasing Chareidi population poses significant challenges to the State of Israel. At the same time, the secular nature of the State is seen as a significant threat to the Chareidi community. This series examines the challenges, and potential outcomes.
Israel's dilemma in the wake of the withdrawal from Gaza
In Parashat Ha’azinu, the Torah warns of the severe consequences that the people of Israel will suffer if they do not live up to their religious and moral mission. However, it's possible that these verses also prove that what is now happening to the Jewish people and to the State of Israel is not the result of random forces or political turmoil. They prove as clearly as can be that God is in charge and that His providence is at work through its very apparent absence.
In Israel
The condemnation of Israel by the nations of the world and the confusion of its leadership, together with its unprecedented successes, are just more examples of its uniqueness. Paradoxically, the more the nations condemn Israel because it does not meet the conditions of normalcy, the more they prove Israel’s distinctiveness.
In Contemporary Issues and Israel
We hate having to take up weapons in order to defend ourselves. It is a nightmare to have to uproot the lives of innocent people. We abhor having to shoot people even when they want to kill our babies and mothers in suicide attacks.
"For the sake of Zion I will not remain silent"
In Contemporary Issues and Israel
American Jewry must rise up like a roaring lion. It is obligated to organize massive demonstrations in every city as many times as necessary till the American administration starts to realize that it has crossed the borders of what is acceptable.
An open letter to my friends and students in Chutz La'aretz
In Israel
An open letter to my friends and students in Chutz La'aretz on the background of the Arab terror attacks in Israel.
Rabbinical Authority in the Modern Era
To run a secular, but Jewish country is an almost impossible task. The idea alone is a contradiction in terms. Secular, but Jewish? The difficulties come from all sides, but one of the major obstacles no doubt arises from the fact that the purpose of secular law differs from that of Jewish Law.