Ornate Mirror

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Ornate Mirror

Snoopy Bag

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Snoopy Bag

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

My Feelings

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My Feelings

Captain America

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Captain America

I'm Seeking You Seeking Me

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I'm Seeking You Seeking Me

Beanie Bear

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Beanie Bear

Strawberry Licorice Wheels

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Strawberry Licorice Wheels

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

Barbie In Town

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Barbie In Town

Coffee Designs

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Coffee Designs

Hot Soup

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Hot Soup

Halloween Arrived Early

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Halloween Arrived Early

Egg and Avocado Toast

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Egg and Avocado Toast

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

Peeled Banana

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Peeled Banana

Two Despicables

Two Despicables

Hummus Chickpeas

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Hummus Chickpeas

Mckee-Beshers Wildlife Preserve

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Mckee-Beshers Wildlife Preserve