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Since October 7, Jewish fortitude has been evident on more fronts than the battlefront. Despite a raging war in Israel on all its borders, and the evacuation of tens of thousands of Israelis from their homes in the country’s North and South, there has been a significant uptick in Jewish people making aliyah. Nefesh B’Nefesh…

I have had the honor and pleasure of knowing President-elect Trump’s nominee for Secretary of Defense-Pete Hegseth for the past ten years. I and my wife attended his wedding to Jennifer Rauchet in 2019. I have traveled the world with both of them and have witnessed a blessed and beautiful marriage. Pete Hegseth is a…

The advocacy group J Street has voiced its support for legislation being pushed by Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders to oppose giving arms to Israel, which is in the middle of a multifront war. J Street, however, still bizarrely advertises itself as a pro-Israel organization. The fundamental litmus test of a pro-Israel organization is its support…

The Israel Heritage Foundation (IHF) has strongly condemned
the International Criminal Court’s (ICC) decision to issue arrest
warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and
Former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant. This move is widely regarded
as a blatant display of anti-Israel bias and politicization. 
“This is a dark day for justice and a stark reminder of the ICC’s
troubling pattern…

Those who love America often love Israel as well. Pete Hegseth is in a singular position to appreciate the shared uniqueness of the two countries. A military veteran who holds two Bronze Stars and a Combat Infantryman Badge for his service in Iraq and Afghanistan, he is a former CEO of the Concerned Veterans for America…

The Amsterdam pogrom that took place two days after the U.S. elections was a teaching moment. It demonstrated the shaky footings of “Never again” in European countries where mass numbers of Muslim immigrants are augmenting widespread innate Jew hatred. And it validated the euphoria that Jews around the world feel about the triumphant comeback of…

Israel is getting back its mojo. Stunning military successes against Hezbollah, Hamas and Iran, have emboldened Israel’s leaders to act, despite worldwide pressure for restraint. Victories in Rafah and Lebanon, especially the obliteration of enemy chiefs and operatives, have encouraged Prime Minister Netanyahu and Israeli leaders to thumb their noses at detractors in the U.S.…

As I stood in line to cast my vote, I felt a surge of gratitude and pride. Living in America, I’m blessed with the privilege of voting, a fundamental right that empowers me to shape our nation’s future. In the United States, voting is not just a right, but a luxury that allows us to…

As the Jewish nation recently observed Rosh Hashanah, Sukkoth, and its concluding days, we took a collective break from technology for nine days. This digital detox offered valuable insights into technology’s benefits and drawbacks. Technology serves as a valuable resource, providing instant information, news updates, and seamless communication with loved ones. Social media platforms keep…

As the Jewish community prepares to celebrate during Hakafos, many struggle to find joy amidst devastating attacks, relentless terror, and unrelenting hardships. The memories of brave soldiers’ ultimate sacrifices, innocent lives lost, shattered families, and countless individuals struggling to heal from unimaginable suffering are still fresh. The pain feels insurmountable, leaving many wondering: Can we…