Israel and the Nations

Joining Gentiles

A non-Jewish client is marrying off his daughter, may I attend and eat or drink something that is kosher? May I attend the company end-of-year parties and picnics? My boss asked me to attend a meeting with a new client in a non-kosher restaurant. Is this permitted, and may I order a cup of coffee or a fruit plate?

May a Non-Jew Own a Nectarine Tree?

I am not Jewish, but I observe the laws of Noahides as recorded in the writings of Maimonides. I am aware that a gentile may not graft one species of tree onto another. Does owning a nectarine tree violate this prohibition?

Failure

The interviewer asked Thomas Sowell if he thought that there was anything in the behavior in Jewish society that the Jewish people could themselves correct to mitigate anti-Semitism.Surprisingly, he said that he would have one piece of advice for Jewish society, “fail!”.

Why The World Hates The Jews

Anti-Semitism is rife not just in Gaza, Akko, and Jerusalem, but in London, New York and Toronto. Why won't anti-Semitism go away?

The Four “Exiles”

Meet the Adams Family

Rav Kook on: The Beauty, Depth and Universality of Religious Zionism

As opposed to other types of nationalism/patriotism, which are relatively external, shallow and sometimes even racist, the Religious Zionism of Rav Kook plays an essential universal role in the moral maturation of humanity. Avraham Avinu was told to leave his land and set up a "Great Nation" in Israel who's goal is, even today & forever, to spread monotheism & morality and influence mankind. Am Yisrael as a nation, with a moral and idealistic state, economy, army & culture, plays a universal role. Rav Kook reveals his ingenious connection between monotheism & morality, & convincingly proves rationally how the Biblical "Light to the Nations" is coming true. He explains the central role of utilizing Jewish creativity for cultural influence.

Jewish Privilege