Iran is a nuclear-threshold state for all intents and purposes and there is currently no enforcement mechanism that would be able to stop it from reaching the status of a nuclear state. Thus, inaction is the worst course of action.
For thousands of years, conquerors tried to sever our ties to the Land of Israel without success. A new EU document on collaboration with Palestinians suggests this effort to undo history is still ongoing.
The Hasmonean Revolt was extinguished and its achievements lost. The Hellenists returned to the temple, hunted down their enemies, and the religious decrees were renewed. Had history continued that way, then it is unlikely that we would still be celebrating Hanukkah.
Two women, both trying to fight for a better Iran, both overcoming their fear because they have hope.
In the shadow of the worldwide economic crisis, we have to strive for regional cooperation. The sense of collaboration and satisfaction with the renewal of ties does not characterize only the leadership echelon – but is clearly evident on Moroccan streets and in the general attitude towards Israelis.
For many years ministers said that Netanyahu is using US pressure as an excuse to avoid implementing measures favorable to the settlement enterprise. Now, they will have to show that it is possible to strengthen Israel's hold on Judea and Samaria without angering the gods to the extent that Israel is left abandoned in the international arena.
Within just a few years, Gen Zers (like me) will be the directors of our schools, synagogues and community centers.
Why do we ask spokespeople for the outgoing government, and its supporters, to agree to our actions? Because they did the same thing when they were in power? That in itself is a mistake.
Jacob was presented with the ladder, but when it came to climbing up the rungs and dealing with the hardships that come with it – he was on his own. We all have such ladders in life.
These are the reasons why Israel will not become a halachic state.
