On Israel’s eighth front, rabbis should be on the front line
We are in a moment of unprecedented challenges for Israel and the Jewish people. Discourse about Israel, unlike any other foreign policy issue, has become
May 14, 2026
Articles by Rabbi Weinblatt
The Danger of Candidates Refusing Donations from Certain People
On any given day, Americans of all backgrounds participate in the political process—lobbying for policies and engaging lawmakers on a wide range of issues. Yet
April 26, 2026
Troubling trends in public education demand Jewish leadership
Article by the Rabbi Weinblatt and the North American Values Institute in eJewishPhilanthropy about the growing ideological trends in public education that misrepresent Jews and
September 30, 2025
Fighting Antisemitism Before It’s Too Late
Fighting the “world’s oldest hatred” requires more than words. It demands that each sector of society that fuels harmful impressions about Israel and Jews examine
July 30, 2025
Needed: Rabbis Who Stand Up For Jews
At a time when Jews and the Jewish state are under attack from so many directions, one would hope that we could at least expect
July 28, 2025
On the Huckabee Nomination
Governor Huckabee has been a frequent visitor to Israel who possesses a deep love for the country and its people. He has a solid record
March 25, 2025
A Path to Peace or Prolonging the Conflict?
The late Geula Cohen, a Likud member of Knesset was asked how she would react if her son, who at the time was serving in
January 17, 2025
On the New York Times Attempt to Smear the IDF
The New York Times recent lengthy front page article, “Israel Loosened Its Rules to Bomb Hamas Fighters, Killing Many More Civilians” is disturbing – not
December 31, 2024
A rabbi’s contrary view: Can we all just get along?
It’s ironic that US Jews are being urged to enter the fray to save Israel’s democracy. Our job is to help lower the flames. Please
February 16, 2023
Is it okay for a rabbi to be anti-Israel?
Rabbis should not use their High Holiday sermons to engage in unfair denunciations of Israeli policies. Instead they should display “more rabbinic courage” in helping
September 22, 2022
It’s a life raft to those who hold fast to it
If any one thing has united Jews throughout the ages, it is anti-Semitism. Yet in this era of increased polarization and division, it seems we cannot
February 10, 2021