Dear Israelis: " It's not you, It's We "
Everything has its moment to shine. And not to.
One of the most heartwarming phenomena we’ve seen since the creation of the State of Israel is the unity from the rest of the Jewish world shown when Israelis face hardships. Whether it’s wars, rockets, terrorism, or natural disasters, the diaspora Jewish community immediately rallies, no questions asked, to pitch in, help, or support Israelis in whatever capacity they can.
This is, of course, reciprocated. The Israeli Government has, at least in matters of terrorism, persecution, or natural disasters, dispatched whatever personnel were necessary to help diaspora Jews on the ground. Whether the recent attack in Australia, the 2021 Surfside Condominium collapse in Miami, or yearly in Uman for Rosh Hashana, Israelis and their government do whatever they can to help. They have not limited themselves to helping Jews, either, but in fact dispatch troops and allow private organisations to go help around the world whenever a major tragedy strikes, as we’ve witnessed in. It has even been willing to send its citizens to hostile countries, though the help was not always accepted read more
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Where Have Ye Gone? An End to Evil - Part 1
Rumination on the last few weeks
As I recover from a nasty cold, a few thoughts about recent events. Now that Passover has passed over, I'm back on a regular writing schedule, including extra articles for subscribers.
Whether you're on the political right or left, regular news consumption can be a very depressing endeavor nowadays. Everything is geared towards telling you that the world is falling apart. Iran and the nuclear bomb, the war between Ukraine and Russia, the failing economy, clashes in Israel, [political crisis] involving [politician you like], and, worst of all, [lack of political crisis] involving [politician you didn't like].
And that's without falling into the conspiracy rabbit hole, too read more
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Faith in the Face of a Powerless Nes
When the Seder Cup is Half Full
Early Wednesday, the 14th of Nissan 5783, I went to do a siyum (the public completion of a certain amount of Torah learning) and burn my chametz where I usually do. I typically do a siyum as I’m a firstborn, and, trust me, you don’t want to come into Pesach while fasting.
I had planned my schedule tightly (time was not time because I was running late, of course; clearly, it couldn’t be) so I would arrive 5 minutes before the congregation would be ready to hear me complete Seder Kodashim. I had planned to walk on the way there, but, after setting foot outside, realized it was raining heavily read more
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