The narrative being pushed about Shiloach (Silwan) is deliberately misleading. This is not a story about “evictions.” It is a test case of whether Israel is willing to enforce its own laws in its own capital—despite coordinated political pressure. Strip away the rhetoric, and the structure is simple:Documented Jewish ownership.A recognized legal framework (hekdesh trusts).Years […]
Explore moreAfter yesterday’s gruesome terror attack in Jerusalem, there have been increased calls to declare sovereignty across Judea and Samaria, and while this is understandable as a knee-jerk reaction, we should think carefully before we do so as some sort of “punishment” to our implacable foes. The fact is, sovereignty over Judea and Samaria and even […]
Explore moreOne of the things that has become clear coming out of the October 7th pogrom is that the national security apparatus can no longer be relied on to defend communities across Israel. This is not meant to be disparaging towards the IDF soldiers, but rather a very real assessment of one of the big security […]
Explore moreMy body is still shaking from the screaming Arab marauders thirsty for Jewish blood. I truly thought we had seen the end of the pogroms, but within minutes they came on masse, smashed windows and started a fire in our home and the nearby Synagogue.I managed to escape at the last second with my crying baby. My husband […]
Explore moreAhuvia Sandak, a young Jewish pioneer who was killed last week in what seems more and more likely to be a police instigated “road accident” has transformed Israel since his passing. And while we hope reports of extreme negligence turn out to be not true, an important question remains: Why has an idealistic teenager’s unfortunate […]
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