by Moshe Kempinski. It is the Jewish understanding that the Exodus from Egypt would be the prototype of the ultimate redemption. “What was” becomes the picture of “what will be”. In the words of the Ramban, “Maaseh Avot Siman LeBanim” (Ramban ; Genesis 12:6), the actions of the forefathers become signposts for their children in … Read more
by Moshe Kempinski. Again a representative of the current American administration arrives in the region and again Israel is coerced into continuing a process that has incorrectly been called a “Peace Process “. The Israelis have again released murderous terrorists while the blood of their victims still cry out from the ground. It is called … Read more
by Moshe Kempinski. The American administration is “hell bent” on pressuring Israel to give up its hold on the biblical heartland. The fervor and passion displayed by both Kerry and Obama gives the impression that it is less about some sweet dream of “world peace” and more about securing a name and fame for themselves. … Read more
by Rabbi Benjamin Blech An apt description of our generation. It’s official. The Oxford English dictionary just announced “selfie” as their International Word of the Year 2013. The annual honor goes to a new word or expression that attracted the greatest interest during the year. Judy Pearsall, Editorial Director for Oxford Dictionaries, explained the decision: … Read more
Moshe Kempinski Jewish history has been circuitous and at times very difficult. The voyage forward at times seemed to head in opposite directions. The people have been torn a part at times with severe sibling rivalry and jealousy. Yet the voyage of Jewish history continues to unfold. What is the secret of that ever-developing growth? … Read more
Moshe Kempinski The world has become a very frightening place because it has become a very frightened world. Facing great terrorist perils and unknown natural dangers, the leadership of the world is clamoring for simple solutions. It also attempts to cover its head under a heavy blanket of platitudes and glib politically correct statements. In … Read more
Moshe Kempinski Our sages teach that the people of Israel succeeded in surviving the harsh exile of Egypt because they retained their names, language and clothing. My father Harav Baruch Kempinski z’l pointed out that Pharaoh was attempting to obliterate those exact things in Joseph . We read when Joseph was made viceroy of Egypt” … Read more
By CAROLINE B. GLICK Obama never explained how allowing Iran to continue to enrich uranium decreases the likelihood of war. It isn’t surprising that the US and the other five powers signed a deal with Iran on Saturday. Over the past few weeks, US President Barack Obama and Secretary of State John Kerry made it … Read more
