Pondering the state of American Jewry
For millennia, the land of Israel has been more than just a geographic location; it’s the spiritual and ancestral home of the Jewish people. From the ancient tribes of Israel until today, Jews have maintained an unbroken connection to this land, rooted in history, culture, and faith. Archaeological evidence, historical records, and religious texts all …
In the midst of the turmoil engulfing Gaza, a chorus of dissent is rising from within, challenging the dominance of Hamas and its role in perpetuating conflict and suffering. Rather than blaming Israel, as one would expect, ordinary Gazan civilians, journalists, and medical professionals are breaking their silence, pointing fingers at Hamas and demanding accountability …
On Monday, a Jewish resident of Staten Island was beaten over the head with a metal bat. https://twitter.com/NYPDTips/status/1757299012749660231 The resident, a man, was standing in front of 475 Grandview Avenue, when a man came up to him, called him “dirty Jew” and whacked him upside the head with the bat. As yet unnamed, the victim …
For those late to the party, South Africa took Israel to the Hague, accusing the Jewish State of genocide. South Africa lost, but Israel didn’t exactly win, with the ICJ warning the IDF to be more careful in its war against Hamas, to avoid committing genocide. Notice no similar warning to Hamas regarding October 7th, …