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The Good Guys

Posted on April 4, 2024 by Rabbi Avi Friedman

It seems like only yesterday that I saw the movie “48 Hours” transform Eddie Murphy into a bona fide movie star.  Although it was definitely a comedy, there was a pretty serious moment at the end.  The bad guy of the movie, … Continue reading →

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Some Help for Oz

Posted on February 29, 2024 by Rabbi Avi Friedman

I first met Oz Balas Bareket when he accompanied a group of his students from MetroWest High School in Ra’anana on their visit to New Jersey.  He was very interested in discussing non-orthodox Judaism in the US.  A couple of years later, … Continue reading →

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Hamas & the Amalekites

Posted on January 25, 2024 by Rabbi Avi Friedman

Shortly after October 7th, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu compared to Hamas to the Amalekites.  A lot of people who don’t know very much about Judaism have claimed that Bibi’s use of that language was a call to genocide.  People who know … Continue reading →

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Why Not A Ceasefire?

Posted on January 18, 2024 by Rabbi Avi Friedman

Just yesterday, I was discussing the situation in Israel and Gaza with someone who is genuinely struggling to understand the situation.  He asked, “What is so wrong about calling for a ceasefire?” On its face, it’s a reasonable question.  After all, who … Continue reading →

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An Upside Down World

Posted on January 11, 2024 by Rabbi Avi Friedman

It is astounding to me – but not the least bit surprising – that Israel is forced to appear at the International Court of Justice to respond to South Africa’s accusation of genocide.  Basher Assad has killed over 500,000 people in … Continue reading →

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Some Thoughts on Israel and Gaza

Posted on November 15, 2012 by Rabbi Avi Friedman

The WORD – 11/15/12.  As Rebecca’s difficult pregnancy progressed, God told her that two nations would emerge from her womb.  After the birth of Jacob and Esau, they competed with one another from the very beginning.  It got so bad … Continue reading →

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