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Orthodoxy vs. The World

How do we reconcile faith and modernity? What is one to do? What does the Torah advocate?

Giving Up Your Life for God?

Should we “give up” our lives for God? Certainly not! That’s sacrifice. We shouldn’t give up our God-given talents and behaviors; we should bring them closer to their purer state.

Israel: Is this a Political or Religious War?

Weekly Op-Ed • 4 Comments

What if we’re to find out the Middle East is indeed in the midst of religious war; one that is threatening the entire world? That this really is about G-d?

Bamidbar/Shavuot: After 3336 Years How Far Are We From Sinai?

Weekly Op-Ed • 6 Comments

Israel is under attack, yet again. As we stand in proximity of Shavuot, when we relive the revelation at Sinai, this may be the best time to demand accountability of the Arab/Muslim world for their actions, and to call the rest of the world to demand a response.

The Pariah

Weekly Op-Ed • 16 Comments

At times, we all experience existential loneliness. The feeling of “not belonging,” that we are alone, different and isolated, without a sense of camaraderie and community.

Religion and Refinement

Weekly Op-Ed • 5 Comments

The contrast of a person being so devout on one hand, while being so coarse on another, is terribly unnerving.

What Is Going On at Capitol Hill?

Weekly Op-Ed • 3 Comments

Since its founding in 1776, the timeless and noble foundation of the United States of America is the principle of E Pluribus Unum, from the many, one.