Chagall's King David

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Chagall's King David

My Dear Fellow Jews: Where Are You?

 
Please see my new article in The Times of Israel called "My Dear Fellow Jews: Where Are You?"

We may disagree on policies, and we may debate government actions and inaction, but standing with the Jewish people and the State of Israel is not optional—it is existential. To side with those who spread antisemitic propaganda and seek Israel’s destruction is not conscience; it is betrayal. As G-d called to Adam, He calls to us: Do not hide. Stand up. Be counted.

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My Dear Fellow Jews: Where Are You?

One Democracy Amidst 22 Dictatorships

One Democracy Amidst 22 Dictatorships

Israel's Doctrine of Deterrence and Survival

 
Please see my new article in The Times of Israel called "Israel's Doctrine of Deterrence and Survival."

Israel, guided by G-d’s divine providence, decisively crushed the Iran-backed Houthis in a precision strike in Sanaa, eliminating their leadership for attacking Israel and strangling Red Sea trade routes. In 2024 and 2025, Israel’s strategic doctrine of deterrence and escalation delivered justice, eliminating Hamas leaders Ismail Haniyeh and Muhammad Sinwar, Hezbollah’s Hassan Nasrallah, and 41 key Iranian military and nuclear figures, while dismantling Syria’s military capabilities. Despite being surrounded by adversaries denying its existence, Israel’s unmatched ingenuity and faith ensure its survival, offering enemies a stark choice: be deterred or be removed.

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Israel's Doctrine of Deterrence and Survival

Humanity Beyond All Differences

Please see my new article in The Times of Israel called "Humanity Beyond All Differences."

Last week, I came across an elderly man collapsed on the sidewalk—disoriented and in distress. With the help of a passing nurse and quick emergency response, he was rushed to the hospital. The experience reminded me that our shared humanity transcends race, faith, and background—we are all fragile, yet deserving of dignity and compassion. But compassion does not mean ignoring evil. True peace requires rejecting terror and protecting the innocent. Only by uniting with good people everywhere can we affirm life over death, dignity over hatred, and build a world that reflects the holiness of our Creator.

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Humanity Beyond All Differences

Hamas’s Deflection Playbook

Please see my new article in The Times of Israel called "Hamas's Deflection Playbook."

Hamas has shifted its fight with Israel from the battlefield to a coordinated campaign of information and ideological warfare. Since the October 2023 attacks, they have used a strategy of deflection—accusing Israel of the very atrocities they commit—to sway global opinion. Their propaganda playbook includes fabricating an “occupation” narrative, falsely labeling Israel an apartheid and genocidal state, and accusing it of starving Gaza while concealing their own violence and exploitation of aid. The goal is to isolate Israel through international condemnation, economic boycotts, and legal attacks. Beyond the Middle East, Hamas and allied extremists work within Western democracies to erode support for Israel, promote radical agendas, and influence younger generations through education—turning the fight into both a military and a narrative battle for truth and democratic values.

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Hamas’s Deflection Playbook

Tisha B’Av: Will the Darkness Ever End?

 
Please see my new article in The Times of Israel called "Tisha B'Av: Will the Darkness Ever End."

Tisha B’Av, the ninth day of the Hebrew month of Av, is the most solemn day of Jewish mourning, commemorating a series of tragic historical events—including the destruction of the First and Second Temples and other calamities—that symbolize both profound physical loss and spiritual rupture. Despite this darkness, tradition holds hope through the promise of the Mashiach’s birth on this day and the eventual rebuilding of the Temple. Recent tragedies like the October 7, 2023 attack and rising global antisemitism remind us of ongoing challenges, but faith, kindness, and prayer sustain the Jewish people, empowering them to be active participants in redemption. Miracles continue to unfold with the return to sovereignty in Israel, and the day will one day transform from mourning into celebration.

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Tisha B’Av: Will the Darkness Ever End?

Lion Elephant

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Lion Elephant

Israel's Imperative: A Swift and Successful Finish

Please see my new article in The Times of Israel called "Israel's Imperative: A Swift and Successful Finish."

Confronting Hamas’s dual threats requires unwavering transparency and resolve. Israel must accomplish the near-impossible task of winning its military objectives and freeing all hostages, while minimizing the duration of the conflict to deprive Hamas of its propaganda weaponry. Only by acting swiftly and decisively can Israel break the destructive cycle of violence, victimhood narratives, and delegitimization, safeguarding its future and securing lasting peace and dignity for its people.

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Israel's Imperative: A Swift and Successful Finish

Am Yisrael Chai!

Am Yisrael Chai!

Voting Against Ourselves

Please see my new article in The Times of Israel called "Voting Against Ourselves."

Despite rising antisemitism and mounting threats to Israel, a surprising number of American Jews continue to support political figures who criticize or undermine the Jewish state—often through double standards—and tolerate or excuse antisemitic rhetoric. This article explores both the political and psychological reasons behind this paradox, from progressive values and generational divides to identity struggles, assimilation, and intergenerational trauma. As attacks on Jews escalate across the U.S., the piece urges Jewish voters to reflect deeply on the implications of their choices—for their safety, their identity, and the future of Jewish life in America and Israel.

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Voting Against Ourselves

Holy Warriors

Holy Warriors

AntiZionism is Hate Movement

AntiZionism is Hate Movement

When Beautiful Music Becomes a Mantra of Hate

Please see my new article in The Times of Israel called "When Beautiful Music Becomes a Mantra of Hate."

Music festivals and concerts, long celebrated for fostering unity, are increasingly being used to spread hate and divisive rhetoric. High-profile incidents—such as Bobby Vylan’s anti-Israel chants at Glastonbury, Roger Waters’s provocative performances, and inflammatory statements by artists like Kanye West and Imagine Dragons—illustrate how musicians, seeking to be seen as edgy or socially conscious, often promote distorted messages that can influence youth and normalize hate. The failure of media and institutions to intervene exacerbates these dangers, raising concerns about the responsibility to protect shared values of justice and respect. Ultimately, music must remain a force for peace and unity, not a vehicle for hatred or bigotry.

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When Beautiful Music Becomes a Mantra of Hate

Defeating “The Giants” of Iran With Tikkun

Please see my new article in The Times of Israel called "Defeating 'The Giants' of Iran With Tikkun."

As we witness miracle after miracle in Israel’s current struggle against Iran, it is natural to praise the meticulous planning, skillful execution, and exceptional intelligence that have led to these achievements. We owe immense gratitude to the brave men and women of the IDF who put their lives on the line. However, let us never forget that, much like the giants the spies once feared, Iran presents a formidable challenge in the region. Only through faith in the Master of the Universe can we truly understand that our victories are part of a greater, divine plan—a merciful redemption promised to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.

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Defeating “The Giants” of Iran With Tikkun

G-d is Pulling for Israel

G-d is Pulling for Israel

IDF Fights Iran: A Fusion of Force and Faith

Please see my new article in The Times of Israel called "IDF Fights Iran: A Fusion of Force and Faith."

As Israel and Iran engage in a historic confrontation, we must be aware of the remarkable fusion of faith and military prowess that defines Israel’s response. Central to the nation’s achievements is the recognition of Divine providence—Hashem’s guiding hand—alongside the extraordinary courage and skill of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). In just two days, the IDF has confronted existential threats, neutralizing key Iranian leadership and infrastructure while demonstrating operational excellence and moral leadership.

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IDF Fights Iran: A Fusion of Force and Faith

War of Good Over Evil

 

War of Good Over Evil

In The Nation's Zero Hour

Please see my new article in The Times of Israel called "In The Nation's Zero Hour."

The poem highlights the suffering inflicted by terrorism, the complicity of institutions and leaders, and the global forces seeking to destabilize and destroy. Ultimately, it urges a collective moral reckoning, calling on readers to stand for justice and resist the forces of destruction before it is too late.

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In The Nation's Zero Hour

Against All Odds, We Must Survive

Please see my new article in The Times of Israel called "Against All Odds, We Must Survive."

While it is blatantly obvious, so many people—perhaps many well-meaning—just don't seem to understand the terrorist's strategy and use of propaganda, lies, and disinformation to play the victim and get sympathy.

Even after decades of the Arabs rejecting peace and partition, opting instead for radical Islam and the relentless pursuit of intifada and jihad (culminating in such barbaric attacks as 9/11 and 10/7), the terrorist wolves effectively make themselves into the innocent sheep being ruthlessly slaughtered. And who doesn't want to protect the poor little sheep?

Opponents to the Western-dominant world order—Russia, China, Iran, and Qatar— surreptitiously direct, facilitate, and sponsor the global chaos and are laughing their heads off at our naiveté and what they see as our ultimate self-destruction.

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Against All Odds, We Must Survive