Emes Ve-Emunah

A Forum for Orthodox Jewish thought on Halacha, Hashkafa, and the issues of our time.

Monday, August 31, 2026

Is There Light at the End of the Tunnel?

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Three Charedi recruits interviewed by Arutz Sheva There are two stories in the news today that tell you exactly what the reality of Charedim...
Sunday, August 30, 2026

They Are Not Settlers. They Are Terrorists.

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Jewish terrorist attacking an NBC reporter and crew ( Jerusalem Post ) I don’t recall ever being as angry at these Kahane-inspired Israeli t...
Friday, August 28, 2026

Settlers are Not Jewish Terrorists

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The mo rally bankrupt UK Prime Minister, Andy Burnham   If there was ever a word more misused by the media than the word “settlers,” I’d sur...
Thursday, August 27, 2026

Centrist Jewish Education - A Closer Look

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The school year has pretty much begun. Or is about to. Parents have by now made their decisions about what kind of school they want to send ...
Wednesday, August 26, 2026

The Jewish People Are My Family

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Jewish unity event in Washington DC - November 14, 2023 I can’t do it. I cannot separate Jew from Jew. We are one. I am often asked why I ...
Tuesday, August 25, 2026

When Religious Extremism Becomes the Norm

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What’s missing from this picture? ( Shutterstock ) This morning I came across the following posting on a Facebook page called Chochmat Nashi...
Monday, August 24, 2026

When Criticizing Israel Crosses the Line

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Mark Ruffalo ( Forward )  “I am not an antisemite. In fact, I find it repugnant to hate the Jewish people. But there are a lot of powerful J...
Sunday, August 23, 2026

Unjust Army Exemptions

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Once again, Mishpacha publisher Eli Paley’s recent article arguing against Charedim serving in the IDF made me angry. I say this despite ...
Friday, August 21, 2026

Altruism, Ideology, and Antisemitism

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I think it is safe to say that the spike in antisemitism in this country has been particularly prevalent among younger and more highly educa...
Thursday, August 20, 2026

Light at the End of the Tunnel?

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Charerdi students in Ponevezh ( Forward ) I am pessimistic. But my pessimism about the Charedi world may yet change because of the confluenc...
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