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Simcha Chesner

Israeli earthquake aid to Turkey and Syria reflects the paradox of human-God partnership

Does it make sense for Israel to invest millions of shekels and hours of skilled manpower in rescuing its enemies? The answer is yes, precisely because of the spiritual/physical connection upon which our tradition is based.

February 10, 2023

Israeli security personnel at the scene of a deadly shooting attack in the Neve Ya'akov neighborhood of Jerusalem, Jan. 27, 2023. Photo by Olivier Fitoussi/Flash90.

The old-new antisemitism

The world’s moral equivalence on Palestinian terrorism is the latest manifestation of the ancient hatred.

February 5, 2023

Torah scroll. Credit: Ungvar/Shutterstock.

Jewish law supports democracy

The hysteria over the ‘end of Israeli democracy’ is not grounded in reality

January 29, 2023

Tens of thousands of Israelis protest against the proposed changes to the legal system in Tel Aviv, Jan. 21, 2023. Photo by Flash90.

Dialogue or destruction

The new Israeli government must not demonize the opposition.

January 22, 2023

The Knesset Assembly Hall, June 30, 2022. Photo by Olivier Fitoussi/Flash90.

Israel needs a combination of liberal and conservative thinking

Liberal thinking is open to change but often does not reflect the real world.

January 11, 2023