In his preface to a new sourcebook on the biblical origins of the American republic, Proclaim Liberty (Toby Press, 2019), its editor, Rabbi Dr. Meir Y. Soloveichik informs us of the … more

As we all know, the second most referenced book in our sacred liturgy is the Book of Psalms, the Sefer Tehillim. And one of the finest commentaries of recent vintage is that of Rabbi Dr. Tzvi Hersh … more

With Pesach near, this week’s essay lists several additional excellent readings themed to the holiday. We begin with one of my favorites, Rabbi Shmuel Goldin’s “Unlocking The … more

F or many of us when we read the word aggadah , we assume that the subject deals with legend. However, after you read the book under review this week, the very concept of aggadah will take on a new, … more

How to make this summer a worthwhile reading experience (part two) By Alan Jay Gerber Issue of June 19, 2009 / 27 Sivan 5769 With Father’s Day on Sunday, I thought that it would be … more

Rabbi Shlomo Lorincz, of blessed memory, was among the most unheralded founders of the State of Israel. Elected nine times to a seat in the Knesset, he saw met and spoke to just about every … more

With the passing of Rabbi Aharon Lichtenstein, zt”l, this week’s essay will deal with a collection of tributes by several community, rabbinic and educational personalities who in one way … more

The Life and Legacy of Rabbi Joseph B. Soloveitchik Reviewed by Alan Jay Gerber Issue of Nov. 28, 2008 / 1 Kislev 5769 To review a movie documentary of a great rav and poseik is a … more

With the annual observance of Veterans Day this coming Monday, my column this week will be devoted to a review of a very special essay that appeared in a very special high quality halacha journal, Hakirah, entitled, “Jewish GIs and Their Dog-Tags” by Rabbi Akiva Males of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. more

Yes, it is now 40 years since the famous Entebbe raid to liberate the hostages from the terrorists of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine. This week’s essay will be timed to the … more