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Nov 24, 2024, 7:26 AM

Not Your Conventional ‘Sabbath Queen’

Two decades in the life of Amichai Lau-Lavie, a spiritual Pied Piper for countless disenfranchised Jews, are captured on film in ways that will resonate deeply with many. Imagine a film whose Jewish characters include a Conservative rabbi, a Chasidic...

Nov 14, 2024, 7:51 PM

Scoop! Secret Tapes Of Bibi-Trump Phone Calls Revealed

Two leaders out-do each other in making outlandish cabinet picks. Fact: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that he spoke with President-elect Donald Trump three times in recent days, according to numerous reports this week. “These were very good and...

Nov 6, 2024, 4:18 PM

In US and Israel, stunning setbacks for democracy

Trump the Avenger prevails; Netanyahu sacks a hero. American Zionists who cherish democratic values and leaders who place country over self suffered a devastating double blow on Tuesday night. In the US, Donald Trump, who has flaunted the Constitution and seeks...

Nov 4, 2024, 3:27 PM

Scoop! Nightmare on Pennsylvania Avenue

The ultimate conclusion to America’s most outrageous election. In a rapid series of events, Donald Trump demanded today that Election Day, scheduled for this Tuesday, be canceled, citing reports of “past, current and future voting fraud.” Trump insisted that he...

Oct 9, 2024, 9:56 PM

The November Dilemma: When American and Israeli Priorities Clash

Will the election require Jews to choose between ensuring democracy at home and bolstering security for Israel? Donald Trump says Jews who vote Democrat hate Israel, are bad Jews, and that only he can end the current war and protect...

Oct 1, 2024, 3:40 PM

‘And for the sin of silence’: The OU and Baruch Lanner

Baruch Lanner, at his 2002 trial at the Momouth County Courthouse in Freehold, where he was convicted of sexually abusing two girls who attended the school where he was principal. (via LinkedIn)

Will the Orthodox Union ever repent for refusing to heed the reports of abuse by victims of one of its starring rabbis?

Sep 23, 2024, 8:00 AM

Can An Army Strike Terrorists And Minimize Civilian Casualties? Ask Israel

Jerusalem’s presumed beeper-attack was an ingenious example of ethical warfare. The United Nations is calling out Israel for allegedly “escalating” the war in the Mideast by setting off exploding pagers held by Hezbollah operatives. That’s rich. Where has the UN been...

Jul 24, 2024, 7:54 AM

The Speech That Netanyahu SHOULD Give In Congress

I’m not expecting miracles, but these words could spark a brighter future. Esteemed dignitaries, I am honored to stand before you today for the fourth – and last – time to address the most important legislative body in the world, the...

Jul 11, 2024, 3:17 PM

Somber realities take hold In US and in Israel

Iran-inspired ire? U.S. intelligence chief said this week Iran sought to encourage and even finance pro-Hamas protests in America.

Grappling with the grim prospect of Hamas claiming victory and the US on the verge of autocracy.

Jul 5, 2024, 12:16 AM

A Heroic Mother In Israel

At a time when ‘Zionism’ has become a dirty word, an illuminating new biography of Henrietta Szold, the founder of Hadassah, is all the more important. Dear Reader, The wave of antisemitism that swept college campuses this spring has hit the...

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Gary Rosenblatt, a Pulitzer Prize finalist, is the former editor and publisher of The Jewish Week of New York. Follow him as a free or paid subscriber at garyrosenblatt.substack.com.

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