American Jews need to overcome their insecurities about Zionism
American Jews have a complex when it comes to the word “Zionism.” It makes them uncomfortable. A.B. Yehoshua worries that “Zionism” is an overused term. But in...
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Attacks on Women of the Wall…maybe not such a bad thing
My first reaction to the ugly confrontation at the Western Wall on Friday was to be appalled and sickened. Attacks carried out mostly by ultra-Orthodox men, who...
Read MoreIs Yair Lapid the savior of religious freedom in Israel?
More times than I can count, I have asked Israeli politicians about the absence of religious freedom in Israel, and I have heard them respond with obfuscations,...
Read MoreChabad's dangerous message of love without commitment
If you want to start an argument in the American Jewish community, talk about Chabad. Every Jew has an opinion. Many admire and even revere it, while others—often...
Read MoreGrowing up in Hebrew – in Manhattan
Max, my only grandchild, had his first birthday recently. He lives with his parents in Manhattan and – trust me on this – he is perfect in every way. Since...
Read MoreBarack and Barak need a champion in the Israeli cabinet
Barack Obama needs an Ehud Barak. If one emerges at the highest levels of the government of Israel, there is hope that the stirring vision Obama articulated in his...
Read MoreAbout Eric Yoffie
Rabbi Eric Yoffie is a writer, lecturer, and internationally-known religious leader. A bold, compelling, and inspiring speaker, he has presented at the World Economic Forum in Davos and has appeared on Fox news, CNN, and many other news outlets. He writes regularly for Time, The Huffington Post, The Jerusalem Post and the Israeli daily Haaretz. He speaks on a wide-range of topics.
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What Five Books Should You Read To Be An Educated Jew?
(Credit: Moment Magazine Summer 2019)
