Our Heart Is in the East. We Are Far Away.
Shabbat Friendly Print Link I have first cousins scattered around the world, from Venezuela to Jerusalem – more than sixty of them, thank God. I hear about their lives in…
J’Accuse!
Could Jews This Year Be Chayav Kares for Looking Away From Har HaBayis? By Rabbi Josh Wander For decades, the conversation about Har HaBayis has been governed by fear. Jews…
The Hidden Pressure Your Kids Feel About Money
Why do kids feel like everyone else has more? In this thoughtful and eye-opening conversation, Rabbi Ari Schonfeld shares practical insights on parenting, money, social pressure, and how children develop…
Jews in America Fear Israel’s War. I Fear Their Illusion of Safety.
By Rabbi Josh Wander I live in what the international media loves to call a war zone. Sirens sound. Missiles are launched from Iran, Lebanon, and Gaza. I proudly serve…
“Next Year in Jerusalem”, but this year we prefer returning to Egypt.
By Rabbi Josh Wander This year, because of the war, a strange phrase has begun circulating among Jewish students and tourists. Many say they are “stuck” in Israel and cannot…
Forecast: Partly Cloudy with a Chance of Ballistic Missiles
By Rabbi Josh Wander The morning routine in Israel has acquired a strange new rhythm. Coffee. News. Weather. Sirens. “Partly cloudy today with a chance of ballistic missiles.” And somehow,…
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Welcome to your exclusive 24/7 Geula News Feed – a premium perk for paid subscribers of Mishnah Walk. Screenshot – BREAKING: Iran’s Sites DESTROYED Read more
My Son Was Tragically Killed While Escaping Hamas Captivity – But I’m Not Mad
On October 7th, Iris Chaim’s son Yotam Chaim was taken hostage by Hamas. For weeks, she held onto hope that he was alive. In an unbelievable turn of events, Yotam…