Free Free Free Iran!

Free Free Free Iran!

To the Dawn of a Free Persia

Please see my new article in The Times of Israel called "To the Dawn of a Free Persia."

The poem passionately rallies Iran's people against decades of mullah tyranny, repression via Sharia brutality, and terror funding that squandered national wealth. It hails Persia's pre-1979 friendship with Israel and the West, Cyrus the Great's noble legacy, and current 2026 protests signaling regime collapse. A liberated secular Iran would dismantle proxies/nukes, join expanded Abraham Accords, revive oil and water solutions for prosperity. Hope surges for democracy, peace with neighbors, and Western aid ushering a free Persian renaissance.

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To the Dawn of a Free Persia

Liberation’s Call: From Venezuela to Iran

 
Please see my new article in The Times of Israel called "Liberation's Call: From Venezuela to Iran."

The Jewish and Zionist narrative is a foundational saga of liberation, transforming the ancient Exodus into a modern divine mandate to confront tyranny and uphold human dignity. Through the lens of tikkun olam, the recent collapses of the Maduro and Assad regimes are seen as more than geopolitical shifts; they are moral victories that prove principled leadership can dismantle industrialized cruelty. Today, this imperative focuses on Iran, where the regime’s systematic repression and export of terror represent a modern "Pharaoh" that must be countered to protect both regional stability and universal human rights. Ultimately, the Zionist model of reclaiming indigenous sovereignty serves as a global blueprint, asserting that the transition from bondage to self-determination is a sacred birthright for all oppressed peace-loving peoples.

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Liberation’s Call: From Venezuela to Iran

When a Jew is Torn Between Freedom and Family

 
Please see my new article in The Times of Israel called "When a Jew is Torn Between Freedom and Family."

Shulem Deen’s All Who Go Do Not Return is a powerful memoir chronicling his escape from the insular Skverer Hasidic community. Deen’s world was shaped by strict prohibition of secular influences, arranged marriage, and demand for total conformity, enforced by harsh punishments and social control. After being cast out for his growing doubts, Deen lost his family, faith, and community, and struggled through loneliness and depression. His story is both a lament for what was lost and a testament to the steep, lasting price of freedom, raising profound questions about the cost of authenticity and the challenge of losing everything. 

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When a Jew is Torn Between Freedom and Family

Jeep With Horns

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Jeep With Horns

Bring Them Home

Bring Them Home

Hotbed for AntiSemitism

 

Jewish man viciously surrounded in DC by Pro Hamas Terrorists. 

So much for the constitution, I guess freedom and rights in America don't apply to Jews any longer! 

Law enforcement does nothing. 

Politicians are sympathetic and approving. 

Bystanders don't care or maybe they are enjoying watching it.

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Hotbed for AntiSemitism

More Than "Just" a Magen David

Please see my new article in The Times of Israel called "More Than 'Just' a Magen David." 

Our response to antiSemitism and hate should be to embrace our Jewish identity all the more. In the words of the singer Benny Friedman:

I'm a Jew and I'm proud
And I'll sing it out loud
'Cuz forever
And ever
That's what I'll be
I'm a Jew and I'm proud
And without a doubt
Hashem is always watching over me

We are truly in the middle of a global attack on the Jewish people, and we cannot give up even one centimeter in our quest for freedom, peace, and security.

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More Than "Just" a Magen David

Free Israel

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Free Israel

BRING THEM HOME NOW!

May G-d have mercy on his children.

Please give the hostages their freedom.

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BRING THEM HOME NOW!

The Hostage's Cry

Please see my new article in The Times of Israel called "The Hostage's Cry."

Tick-tock.
The days are, oh, so long.
The years of the past now seem so short.
I am waiting for salvation.
In my heart, I pray over and over:
“Blessed are You, L-rd our G-d,
King of the Universe,
Who sets free those in bonds.”
I know you are coming to rescue me.
I am waiting for you.

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The Hostage's Cry

They Died So We May Speak

Please see my new article in The Times of Israel called "They Died So We May Speak."

Israelis are a people who are not afraid to speak their minds, and they are not afraid to stand up for what they believe in. Regardless of the outcome of the current controversies, I am proud to be a part of the Jewish people, and I am confident that the citizens of the Holy Land will continue to be a beacon of hope for the world.

(Photo adapted from Israel Defense Forces via https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:1997_Israeli_helicopter_disaster_funeral.jpg)

They Died So We May Speak

No More Burning Holy Books

Please see my new article in The Times of Israel called "No More Burning Holy Books."

At the very least, even if the Swedes were granting permission for the demonstration, they should have had the moral decency to condemn the actions of burning the holy books and then work to change the legal system to prevent this from happening in the future. But the truth is that they just don't seem to care.

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No More Burning Holy Books

Happy Israel Independence 75 Years!

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Happy Israel Independence 75 Years!

@Cherry Blossom Kite Festival

 

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@Cherry Blossom Kite Festival

Hypersonic to a Global Showdown

Please see my new article in The Times of Israel called "Hypersonic to a Global Showdown."

While Russia is losing steam and ground in Ukraine, make no mistake that Russia, along with China, Iran, and North Korea, are determined to not only stop but also throw back what they perceive as western imperialism. Instead, they only see more dictatorship and the strengthening of their own authoritarian systems.

While the hype in the news has been all about the proliferation of nuclear weapons, missiles, and drones, perhaps the real story is that we are moving at hypersonic speeds to a most dangerous global showdown between East and West. Blessed be the Holy One who is bringing us to a hopefully merciful final redemption.

(Source Photo: Bicanski; https://pixnio.com/objects/missiles-bombs/rocket-device-military-missile-weapon-airplane-vehicle-air-force#)

Hypersonic to a Global Showdown

Just One Jewish Nation

Every religion has their homeland(s). 

Why can't the Jewish people?  

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Just One Jewish Nation

Kayaking @Lake Needwood

Happy 4th of July!

Kayaking @Lake Needwood

4th of July Cookies and Bagels

 

The old Red, White, and Blue. 

Here's to Democracy and Freedom!

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4th of July Cookies and Bagels

USA USA USA

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USA USA USA