Stewart Weiss
In September of 2002, the Weiss's eldest son, Sgt. Ari Weiss - a member of an elite anti-terrorist unit in the IDF's Nachal Brigade - was killed during a raid on Hamas headquarters in Nablus.
Rabbi Weiss writes and speaks extensively about drawing upon spiritual strength to cope with loss, and maintaining faith in the shadow of tragedy.
Being Jewish is a roller coaster: We need to keep the faith and hang on - opinion
Who counts in Judaism? Lessons from Lag Ba'omer - opinion
Pleasure and plagues: The struggles of staying in Israel now, but why staying matters - opinion
The nature of miracles: From splitting the Red Sea to the State of Israel - opinion
I think that Passover in general, and its seventh day in particular, is the perfect time to appreciate “the miracles that are with us daily,” as we say in the Amidah prayer.
Purim-Passover connection: Uniting the Jews, then building a nation - opinion
Step one – as epitomized by Purim – is the struggle to bring the Jews together, to unite as a loving community, albeit in a foreign land. Step two – Passover – is the forming of our own nation.
For the greater good: The sacrifices made by Esther and other women for the Jewish people - opinion
Esther secured her place in history, joining a long, celebrated line of women who give of themselves selflessly for the good of the nation.
Rabbi asks: Is Donald Trump the Messiah? - opinion
Donald Trump has performed some pretty “messianic” acts, both in his former term and now, with stunning decisions that make us shake our heads and whisper, “Is it Mashiach time?!”
A national day of mourning—and a national resolve to destroy Hamas - opinion
We have to gather up our courage and dedicate ourselves to eradicating the evil called Hamas, no matter what or how long it takes.
Are we prepared to make the ultimate sacrifice in another Oct. 7 for releasing hostages? - opinion
When our brave soldiers go to war, it is with the full knowledge that they may one day have to give up their lives in defense of the state. Has every Israeli become a soldier?
The long term dangers of the hostage deal - opinion
We have always believed in the “long game,” the necessity to prepare for the future even at the cost of the present.
It's not worth saving the hostages at the cost of releasing terrorists - opinion
Let us remember that this terrible war that has already taken 2,000 lives, wreaking havoc on our society, began precisely because we did not hold firm during the Gilad Schalit fiasco 13 years ago.
Maccabean war vs long-lasting oil: What is the true essence of Hanukkah? - opinion
The Talmud says that on Hanukkah, we celebrate the miracle of the oil. Secularists claim the essence of Hanukkah is to celebrate the Maccabean victory.
Fly the friendly skies – of Gaza! - satire
SATIRE: Woke Airlines has decided to inaugurate flights from all over the world to Gaza!
