The 250th Hostage: A Divine Homecoming

Please see my new article in The Times of Israel called "The 250th Hostage: A Divine Homecoming."

After 843 days in captivity, the recovery from Gaza of the last hostage, Ran Gvili—a hero who fought through pain to save a hundred souls—is a breathtaking modern miracle that echoes the sacred moment Moses carried Joseph’s bones toward the Promised Land. This homecoming reveals the profound power of Ezem, the Hebrew "essence" within the bone, proving that for the Jewish people, the remains of the righteous are not mere dust but a foundational spark awaiting the glory of resurrection. Through the divine "fingerprint" of Gematria and Ran’s miraculous return, we see the Almighty’s hand actively weaving the fabric of our redemption. It is a stirring herald of the coming dawn, where the dry bones of our history are reclothed in sovereignty and the light of the Third Temple finally pierces the darkness.

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The 250th Hostage: A Divine Homecoming

A Listening Heart: Guarding the Jewish Future

Please see my new article in The Times of Israel called "A Listening Heart: Guarding the Jewish Future."

In the aftermath of the October 7, 2023 attacks, the Jewish community faces a profound "mishearing" regarding the narratives surrounding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, with anti-Zionism and antisemitism intertwining. Domestically, internal divisions over security and identity issues contributed to a failure to heed warnings of impending danger, an echo of historical spiritual deafness. The Torah portion Va'era illustrates this theme through Pharaoh's refusal to heed divine commands, paralleling examples from Jewish history where failure to discern truth resulted in catastrophe and division. Current oppressive regimes, like Iran's Ayatollah, exhibit similar denial of their people's voices, prioritizing power over humanity. The call to action for the Jewish community is clear: fostering a 'listening heart' to learn from the past while uniting to reject complacency and strengthen identity amidst challenges.

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A Listening Heart: Guarding the Jewish Future

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

The Last Candles of Bondi

Please see my new article in The Times of Israel called "The Last Candles of Bondi."

This poem is a indictment of rising antisemitism and moral decay in Australia and the West. It opens with the massacre of Jewish worshippers on Bondi Beach and portrays the event as both tragedy and omen. The piece condemns political hypocrisy, cultural cowardice, and the normalization of anti‑Jewish hatred under the guise of social justice. Ultimately, it warns that society’s failure to confront this hatred will erode not only its morality but its humanity itself.

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The Last Candles of Bondi

Twelve viciously murdered by terrorist gunmen at Hanukkah Lighting in Australia

May G-d have mercy and grant us the courage and strength for good to win out over evil! 🇮🇱 🇺🇸

Twelve viciously murdered by terrorist gunmen at Hanukkah Lighting in Australia

Enough Is Enough: A Plan for Action

Please see my new article in The Times of Israel called "Enough Is Enough: A Plan for Action."

Supporters of Hamas have intensified a disturbing campaign of hatred and intimidation, targeting Jewish communities with hateful protests and violent threats. These actions seek not only disruption but the normalization of antisemitism and provocation of violence, exploiting legal protections and testing society’s resilience. Public officials’ inadequate responses risk legitimizing such hateful behavior, highlights the urgent need for decisive action. To confront this crisis, we must implement a comprehensive six-point strategy:

1. Strengthen laws and protections for targeted communities, enforcing hate crime and civil rights statutes and defamation laws.
2. Ensure venue-appropriate security for Jewish institutions and empower law enforcement to act swiftly and without political interference.
3. Hold individuals and public figures accountable for propagating antisemitism under the guise of political critique.
4. Counter misinformation and hate through accurate media reporting, education, and strategic communication campaigns.
5. Secure digital platforms by dismantling coordinated hate campaigns, bot networks, and stopping financial incentives for hate profiteers.
6. Strengthen community resilience through training, education on antisemitism, interfaith dialogue, cross-community alliances, and robust monitoring and reporting systems.

Good people can no longer remain silent as this dangerous tide of hate rises—we must confront it now with clarity, courage, and resolve to safeguard our future.

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Enough Is Enough: A Plan for Action

The Imminent Danger of Zohran Mamdani

 
Please see my new article in The Times of Israel called "The Imminent Danger of Zohran Mamdani."

The rise of radical socialism in New York threatens not only democracy but the safety of its Jewish community. As antisemitic incidents surge, Zohran Mamdani manipulates and gaslights the public, hiding behind claims of social justice and anti‑genocide rhetoric while refusing to condemn Hamas or calls for global intifada. His deception weaponizes resentment and division, turning ideology into an instrument of hate and racism. This escalating threat puts Jews and the city’s moral foundation at grave risk. If New Yorkers do not awaken quickly, history may again repeat its darkest chapters.

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The Imminent Danger of Zohran Mamdani

Bibi Was Right All Along

Please see my new article in The Times of Israel called "Bibi Was Right All Along."

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was right all along in his steadfast leadership during the complex and perilous Gaza conflict, maintaining clear strategic objectives despite criticism. His vision to bring hostages home, demilitarize Gaza, and eradicate Hamas ensured that terror would not dictate the region's future. After over two years of war and sacrifice, including the loss of nearly 1,200 IDF soldiers, a ceasefire has been achieved and the release of hostages is set to begin imminently. The successful peace plan, strongly supported by President Donald Trump’s diplomacy, marks a profound moment of joy and unity for Israel and the Jewish people worldwide, confirming the wisdom of Netanyahu’s approach.

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Bibi Was Right All Along

The Future of the UN: Hope or Continued Hypocrisy?

Please see my new article in The Times of Israel called "The Future of the UN: Hope or Continued Hypocrisy."

This week, the UN disgracefully walked out on Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, exposing its deep hypocrisy and antisemitism. Its lopsided condemnations of Israel contrast sharply with praise for tyrants and regimes that commit atrocities worldwide. Many nations exploit hatred of Israel to conceal their own corruption, reviving the age-old tactic of scapegoating Jews. Despite global bias, Israel endures, upheld by justice, resilience, and divine providence, while history will judge those who ignore true moral threats of Nazism, Communism, and Radical Islam. 

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The Future of the UN: Hope or Continued Hypocrisy?

Preventing a Rosh Hashanah Massacre

Please see my new article in The Times of Israel called "Preventing a Rosh Hashanah Massacre."

Israel and the Jewish people face heightened danger as the High Holy Days approach, with Hamas, Hezbollah, and Iran’s IRGC still plotting attacks even as Israel fights to eliminate Hamas in Gaza. History shows that terrorists deliberately strike Jews during symbolic and vulnerable moments—from the 1972 Munich Olympics and the 1973 Yom Kippur War to the October 7 Simchat Torah massacre and countless synagogue, school, and embassy attacks across the globe. Recent atrocities, including the 2019 Jersey City kosher supermarket shooting and the 2022 Colleyville synagogue hostage crisis, remind us that Jewish life in both Israel and the diaspora remains a prime target. The response must be fourfold: secure gates to limit access, guards to deter threats, guns for trained defense, and government coordination to share intelligence and mobilize law enforcement. Above all, communities must pair vigilance with prayer, recognizing security as both a practical necessity and a sacred duty to safeguard Jewish life.

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Preventing a Rosh Hashanah Massacre

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

Seeing Morality Beyond the Hamas Propaganda

Please see my new article in The Times of Israel called "Seeing Morality Beyond the Hamas Propaganda."

We must stand resolutely and with clarity against the moral confusion created by Hamas propaganda, which distorts reality by portraying jihadi terrorists as victims while democratic Israel endures relentless attacks—over 26,000 rockets, missiles, and drones since October 7, 2023, along with bombings, raids, and kidnappings. Against this backdrop, the Torah portion Re’eh reminds us of G-d’s timeless call to “see” clearly and choose between blessing and curse. Though justice is not always visible and the wicked may appear to prosper, the Torah urges us to look deeper, trust that true blessing follows righteousness, and recognize the dignity of free will. As Rosh Hashanah approaches, we are called to strengthen our faith, rise above doubt, and return to G-d with humility, courage, and hope.
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Seeing Morality Beyond the Hamas Propaganda

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?

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

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

AntiZionism is Hate Movement

AntiZionism is Hate Movement