The uncomfortable but inevitable revision of the Tal law will release Haredim from military service at a young age and tempt them into the real, working world

The sane religious majority is speaking up and speaking out in favor of moderation.

Israeli opposition leaders need to cool the heated rhetoric about the “assault on democracy” in Israel. The hyperbole isn’t justified, and such irresponsible talk threatens to alienate Israel’s supporters around the world.

Despite threats to its security and assaults on its legitimacy, there are many trends underway in Israel, the region and the world which work to Israel’s favor. Supporters of Israel need not despair!

How can a Jew fulfil the religious obligation of joy and prayer before God with terrorist lulavs from Gaza?

Pray that we can reenergize our national spirit with Zionist and Jewish values, and with historical perspective that allows us to see the positive in this country and to recognize our achievements.

The colorful, politically-significant protests on Rothschild Boulevard in Tel Aviv have drowned out all other stories from Israel over the past month – including news of the exciting Bible-studies festival held last week in Gush Etzion.

Rabbi Emanuel Rackman, the champion of halachic justice, died in December 2008 at age 98. His 70-year-long career in the rabbinate was marked by fearlessness. He stood out, bravely, ahead of the Orthodox mainstream. As Spokesman of Bar-Ilan University, I was privileged to know him well.

This tribute to our holy teacher Rabbi Shlomo Carlebach is still valid 15 years after his passing!