Jewish Archives - David M. Weinberg

Celebrating Cynthia Ozick at 95

May 12, 2023

The illustrious Jewish-American novelist is a penetrating and courageous critic of contemporary society and its attitudes to Jews and Israel.

Sacks, Carlebach, and Kahane

November 21, 2022

Remembering three relevant and very different Anglo rabbis: The elevated expositions of Rabbi Sacks, the beautiful teachings of Rabbi Carlebach, and the angry warnings of Rabbi Kahane.

In memoriam: World Mizrachi President Kurt Rothschild zt”l

July 22, 2022

He was a giant of the generation: The ultimate exemplar of Jewish commitment, Zionist steadfastness, and national unity.

Israel’s democratic and Jewish soul is not at risk

June 24, 2022

Beware false election narratives from both the left and right. Do not let radical electioneering disfigure a noble reality. Israel continues to be a free, enlightened, creative and exciting place.

My fourth annual list of best books on Israeli, Jewish and other matters, ranging from diplomacy and history to Torah commentary – 16 books by Amb. Martin Indyk, Amit Segal, Cynthia Ozick, David Woolf, Prof. Dvora Hacohen, Dr. Gadi Taub, Michael Bauer, Prof. Nathan Aviezer, Rabbi Prof. Yoni Grossman, Rabbi Dov Begon, Rabbi Steven Pruzansky, and more.

Caring for Converts

December 24, 2021

With all the disputes about the conversion process, we have not paid enough attention to the people! Enter my brother's new organization, "Ohev Ger," which aims to care for converts to Judaism through financial aid, rental subsidies, scholarships, subsidized professional counseling, employment and housing assistance, advocacy and legal services, matchmaking, and more.

Remembering Rabbi Rackman

December 2, 2008

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.

Remembering Dr. Joseph Burg

October 17, 1999

An entire generation of Religious Zionists was orphaned by the passing of the legendary Dr. Burg. His departure left Religious Zionists up on the hilltops with Hanan Porat, far from the national consensus or from influence on public discourse.

Missing Reb Shlomo

October 11, 1998

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

Seeking Jerusalem

May 24, 1998

In our day, to be a 'Doresh Yerushalayim', a seeker of Jerusalem, involves the demand of a surety, the demand of title, the staking of a political, national and exclusive claim to the city.

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