Dissolve the scandal ridden Chief Rabbinate now The despicable effort by the haredi-controlled Chief Rabbinate to purge Rabbi Shlomo Riskin because he does not conform to their stringent halachic approach may prove to be a blessing in disguise. The anger this outrageous initiative generated could...
The Radicalization of the Haredi World The polarization within the Jewish religious arena is sharply reflected both by the dramatic weakening of modern Orthodox streams and in the growing radicalization of the haredi world and empowerment of its most extreme elements. I recollect...
Bayit Yehudi Cannot Remain Silent Over Rabbi Druckman Rabbi Chaim Druckman, one of the most prominent Rabbis within the national religious movement, has responded to Rabbi Mordechai Elon’s conviction on charges of sexually assaulting minors, by employing him as a teacher in the Or Etzion Yeshiva...
New Religious Leadership Needed There was hardly a murmur when former Chief Rabbi Metzger was arrested for the second time and placed under house arrest on suspicion of money laundering, bribery and obstruction of justice. This lack of reaction to such a scandalous event...
Chief Rabbinate Electoral Machinations The sleazy political machinations surrounding the impending elections for the Chief Rabbinate are shameful. There is today a unique opportunity for ending the excessive influence exerted over the nation by ultra-Orthodox groups. This extends beyond...
Religious Tolerance and Mutual Respect rather than Polarization The pivotal breakthrough which now seems likely to oblige Haredim to share the burden in terms of conscription and gainful employment, heralds a belated and dramatic review of the relationship between the State and Religion. The question is whether...
Bayit Yehudi: Choosing Religious Moderation or Extremism Naftali Bennett represents one of the most successful of the new generation of Israeli politicians to have emerged from the recent Knesset elections. The charismatic 41 year old religious Zionist has rejuvenated the moribund Bayit Yehudi which was...
Habait Hayehudi – Religious Zionism at the Crossroads As a lifelong religious Zionist, I was saddened observing the ongoing collapse of the movement which had made a unique and valuable contribution to the welfare of the nation, upholding enlightened Jewish values, striving for unity and promoting...
Rosh Hashanah – A Time to Rejoice Isi & Naomi Leibler wish you and your families a Shana Tova – a year of good health, happiness and serenity. May our prayers be answered and may our leaders be endowed with wisdom and integrity. May we merit a year of peace and security for...
The Jewish Struggle for Universal Human Rights One of the conundrums associated with the enduring nature of global anti-Semitism which has soared exponentially in recent years, is why, having made such disproportionate contributions towards all levels of civilization and left major imprints on...
