Reuven Hammer
Antisemitism in the Jewish state
Esther – fact or fantasy?
Tradition Today: Teaching the ways of peace
The radical Rambam
The Israel Museum's exhibit is well worth a visit and also offers an accompanying book that contains valuable insights into his importance.
Tobacco ad ban a rare legislative accomplishment
O the Chimneys!
Although Jewish burial customs have changed over the centuries, they have always been based on two basic concepts that may at first seem contradictory.
The miracle of Hanukkah
“What is Hanukkah?”
To bigotry no sanction: Antisemitism in America
American Jewry is strong and can survive this crisis.
Moses or Aaron – justice or mercy?
The Sages themselves constantly used the title Moshe Rabbenu – Moses our teacher – yet Hillel the Elder did not choose him as the model to be emulated, but rather Aaron. Why?
Teaching Torah in Israel
What we desperately need today in Israel is a cadre of rabbis in all the various denominations who share Rabbi Hollander’s passion for making the Torah a source for encouragement.
Sukkot: Coming down to earth
If Yom Kippur takes you up to heaven, Sukkot brings you down to earth.
THE MESSAGE OF THE SHOFAR
Strangely enough the one source that gives us absolutely no clue about it is the Torah itself.
Ask the rabbi: What's wrong with Rosh Hashana?
The nonobservant may peek into a synagogue or stand outside it on Yom Kippur, but not on Rosh Hashanah.
