Why does Zionism involve planting trees in Israel?
The Torah prohibits the unnecessary destruction of resources. This principle is known as bal tash’hit, the ban against…
Israel’s ultra-Orthodox community feels misunderstood. Here’s why
Over the last few years, the haredi (ultra-Orthodox) community has become the subject of every front page, television…
Beyond the Headlines: What did you take home from Israel?
“What will you take home with you from your visit to Israel?” I put that question to a…
The Blogs: Tzur Misgabi – Strengthening Jewish Life in Judea | Linda Pardes Friedburg
“Behold, Hashem your God has given you the Land. Go up and inherit it, as Hashem the God…
Fundamental betrayal: Israel should have given its soldiers a constitution
As a rabbi, I am supposed to feel affirmed by a law declaring Torah study a foundational value…
How Israel is winning the World Cup of public diplomacy in Venezuela
The first Jew in the world, Abraham, was also the first victim of antisemitism, when the self-declared king…
Israel’s government knew the risks of haredi draft evasion and ignored them
There are few moments in a nation’s history when its citizens can watch events unfold in real time…
Knesset passes Basic Law enshrining Torah study despite IDF warnings
The Knesset’s plenum passed on Monday the contentious legislation advanced by the haredi (ultra-Orthodox) parties that will enshrine…
Inside Israel’s Basic Law: Torah Study and the debate it has sparked
“It should be noted that in general, the MKs from the ultra-Orthodox parties avoid submitting proposals for basic…
Israel’s hysterical Torah study bill will backfire on the ultra-Orthodox
The coalition is fast-tracking the “Basic Law: Torah Study” – and calling it “historic.” But the truth is…
Israel’s ‘Tinder for pets’ is helping shelter animals match with loving homes
Ela Sayag Lipman got a distressing phone call from her cousin on the second day of Passover 2023.…
The Blogs: Matot–Masei: Is Living in Israel One of the 613 Mitzvot? Who Cares! | David Harbater
Rabbi Dr. David Harbater is a published author, Jewish educator and public speaker. His book “In the Beginnings:…