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Andy Blumenthal

Jul 19, 2026, 7:49 AM

Jews Never Quit

"I would arrest Benjamin Netanyahu." With those words, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani reignited a painful reality for many Jews around the world. At a time when Israel is still confronting the security challenges unleashed by October 7, even...

Jul 19, 2026, 7:47 AM

My Birthday with the IDF in Lebanon: A Reflection on Service and Sacrifice

Tuvia Book with Tuvia's book. Photo ©️ Tuvia Book, 2026

As I prepare to celebrate my 58th birthday with the men and women of my PALMAR Combat Medical extraction unit in the north of Israel, I find myself reflecting on the journey that has led me to this moment....

Jul 18, 2026, 8:43 PM

The Tale of Two Countries: A Reflection on Israel’s Divide

Israel, a land of contrasts, tells the tale of two countries existing within one nation. In one realm, there are those who selflessly serve their country, while in the other, there are those who do not. The former, known...

Jul 16, 2026, 3:27 PM

The Destruction of the Temple and Israel’s Government of Destruction

The opening words of this week’s haftarah are among the most shocking in the Bible: “Hear the word of the Lord, rulers of Sodom; give ear to the teaching of our God, people of Gomorrah.” Isaiah is not addressing Sodom and Gomorrah....

Sharona Margolin Halickman

Jul 15, 2026, 8:13 PM

Mount Hermon: Israel’s Alps

The Book of Dvarim lists four names for Mount Hermon. The first three, Hermon, Sirion and Snir are found in Dvarim 3:8-9: At that time we took from the two kings of the Amorites the land beyond the Jordan, from...

Jul 15, 2026, 6:15 AM

Proportionality in War

"Moshe, what do you know about proportionality in war?" "I know that every Zionist—and every Jew—should understand those words. They ought to be part of everyone's vocabulary. Whether we're talking about Gaza, Iran, or Lebanon, proportionality is always an argument....

Stephen M. Flatow

Jul 14, 2026, 8:30 PM

Does protesting the draft count as Torah study, too?

Haredi men block Route 4 during a protest against the jailing of draft dodgers, near Bnei Brak, June 17, 2026. (Avshalom Sassoni/ Flash90)

Torah study is a foundational Jewish value, but it's not the only one. So is the responsibility for one another that the IDF exemplifies

Jul 12, 2026, 9:04 PM

Why Israel is getting clobbered in the foreign press – revisited

Six years ago I wrote a blog for The Times of Israel entitled "Why Israel is getting clobbered in the foreign press. " . The first sentence of that blog states, "It has been obvious for a long time...

Daphne Lazar Price

Jul 9, 2026, 10:41 PM

What Moses Would Ask the Knesset: Parshat Matot–Masei and the Haredi Draft Bill

The bill now before the Knesset that would elevate Torah study into Basic Law and effectively treat it as a substitute for traditional sherut leumi or military service is being sold as a victory for Jewish values. It is...

Jose Lev Alvarez Gomez

Jul 6, 2026, 3:29 AM

Arab Clan Violence Corrodes Israel’s Rule of Law

In 2025, 252 Arab citizens of Israel were murdered—the deadliest year on record. Arabs make up roughly 21 percent of the population yet accounted for 241 of the country’s 309 homicide victims. The homicide rate in Arab society reached...

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