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The Western Wall impasse as an indication of what is wrong with our religious leaders

When I visit the Western Wall for prayers and inspiration, I always observe here Jews, and even non-Jews, of different “colors” – in completely white/black uniforms and in just colorful t-shorts – trying to find here the meaning of their individual lives. Everything looks peaceful and inspiring. Then I read in the news media: ClashContinue reading “The Western Wall impasse as an indication of what is wrong with our religious leaders”

Rabbis are teachers of the Jewish law – not of the faith

Finally, I have understood why the rabbis are hesitant, or sometimes even afraid, to discuss how individual Jews may feel or sense their own Jewish faith. That is so because the rabbis are teachers of the Jewish law (including traditions and rituals) – not of the faith. The faith is a strong belief or trustContinue reading “Rabbis are teachers of the Jewish law – not of the faith”

Judeo-Christian moral principles vs. “Social justice” ideology

In essence, the current US Presidential election battles are the battles for defending the country’s Judeo-Christian moral principles from the assault of “Social justice” warriors. If the “Social justice” warriors win, the injustice in our society will rise as is easily seen when the Judeo-Christian principles for family, equality and morality are compared with similarContinue reading “Judeo-Christian moral principles vs. “Social justice” ideology”

Questions for Israel’s Chief Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef

From the Israeli news media: Israel’s Sephardic Chief Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef said that non-Jews should not live in the Land of Israel if they do not abide by a set of seven laws mandated by Judaism.  “According to Jewish law, gentiles should not live in the Land of Israel,” Yosef said Saturday in a sermon.Continue reading “Questions for Israel’s Chief Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef”

At AIPAC Policy Conference 2016 – Donald Trump is the best for Israel

After all presidential contenders have spoken at AIPAC conference, it is clear only Donald Trump has a strategic vision that, while improving the leading role of the USA in the Judeo-Christian world, can significantly benefit the State of Israel. It is easy to see if we compare the ideas on USA-Israel collaboration presented at theContinue reading “At AIPAC Policy Conference 2016 – Donald Trump is the best for Israel”