Dear Jew in the City- Does the mitzvah of lo saamod al dam rei’echa mean we believe countries should stop Putin? Thanks, David Dear David, Thanks for your question. I think the first thing we need to do is define terms. “Lo saamod al dam rei’echa” means “You shall not stand idly by your fellow’s blood” […]
Dear Jew in the City- Judaism says we are supposed to be compassionate, but I feel overwhelmed by all of the world-wide tragedies lately. Is there room to sit out emotionally or do I have to be engaged in grieving with the rest of the world? Thanks, Teri Dear Teri, Thanks for your question. Being […]
An anonymous US-based group of Orthodox Jews is funding work to get those in grave danger out of Afghanistan. Rabbi Mayer Zarchi, head of the Jewish Health Organization, represents the benefactors who have contributed millions of dollars to help as many individuals as they can reach freedom and safety. “[They] believe you serve God by […]
Google is dedicating $25 million in an initiative to get more underrepresented groups involved in hi-tech in Israel. In addition to Haredi Jews, the opportunities will be focused on women, Israeli Arabs and residents of the periphery. A separate initiative for Palestinian hi-tech is expected to be announced as well. The Chief Financial Officer of […]
Unfortunately, Orthodox Jews have notoriously been portrayed as dissenters of Western medicine and modern mental health services. TV shows and the media often share a narrative that these communities are cut off from the modern world entirely, but a new study has shown that’s actually not the case. When going through low grade anxiety and […]
Jews are a race! The Holocaust was about racism! Whoopi Goldberg was wrong and must be corrected. Jews are not a race! Zionism is not racism! The UN has been wrong, and so is Amnesty International. Can we have it both ways? Can both positions been true? Over the last week, many commenters have pointed […]
