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Choose optimism!

October 7, 2022

On the eve of Succot, the festival of rejoicing, there is an obligation, I think, to eschew negativity and instead to bask in Israel’s national blessings. I offer here a buoyant evaluation.

A people that dwells alone: Remembering Yaacov Herzog

September 30, 2022

A tribute to Rabbi Dr. Ambassador Yaacov Herzog on his 50th yahrzeit: "There is something unique about the Jews in the history of mankind, ‘a people that dwells alone,’ and so long as the world agrees, it cannot deny the right of Jews to this land.”

Drunk on Zion

September 2, 2022

“Wine-washing” Israel with outstanding fruit of the vine. A selection of superb Israeli wines, with an emphasis on Mediterranean style wines (Rhone Valley varietals).

Reflections for Tisha Be’Av 5782

August 5, 2022

Time to maximize Israeli heart and minimize the hatred.

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.

When the going gets tough…

May 20, 2022

When the going gets tough… the tough get going. When this country is under attack, Israel’s friends need to be more determined than ever to defend it.

Time for Israel to get tough

May 6, 2022

My Buby (grandmother) taught me that Jews should never be a “shmatte,” a dishrag; never allow others to treat Jews like dirt. That truism certainly applies to the modern, sovereign state of the Jews, the State of Israel. Other countries can legitimately disagree with policies promulgated in Jerusalem, but the leaders of this country must never allow others to treat Israel as dross....

Hippocratic Israel Magnifies Kevod Shamayim in a Hypocritical World

May 4, 2022

The world knows only how to criticize and demonize Israel. What a shame. But at least Jews should know and appreciate Israel’s humanity. On Yom Haatzmaut, we can all add this to our calculations of kevod shamayim and kiddush Hashem (the glorification of G-d’s name in the world) that has been wrought by the State of Israel.

Plenty to give thanks for. Dayenu!

April 15, 2022

A Passover eve celebration of Israel’s blessings. In grand perspective, see how many benefits and blessings the Heavens have showered upon Israel! It enjoys a strong economy, coronavirus and political stability (at least for the past year), diplomatic and security heft, renewed Aliyah, national resilience that stems from faith, and global Jewish support.

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