by Ram ben Ze'ev “An Orthodox Gay Shul” Is a Contradiction — And Israel Must Not Normalise It There is a modern habit of attaching holy words to unholy ideas in order to neutralise criticism. The Nations have done this to us for centuries: they rename, reframe, soften, and then demand we accept their distortion as “progress.” And now, in our own day, Jews have begun doing it to themselves — taking words that belong to Torah, using them as branding, and then expecting the ציבו

by Ram ben Ze'ev When Death Becomes Theatre: The Idolatry of Public Praise The modern world has developed a ritual which it treats as sacred: the instant public tribute. A famous person dies, and within minutes a chorus begins. Social media floods with accolades, praise, affectionate “rememberings,” and grand pronouncements, as though death itself confers holiness — as though the grave has the power to sanctify a life that was never virtuous. Men who were alive yesterday as c

by Ram ben Ze'ev G-D Does Not Have a “Wife”: The Academic Reinvention of Idolatry There is a particular kind of modern arrogance that dresses itself in a tweed jacket, calls itself “historical inquiry,” and then proceeds to vandalise holiness with the confidence of a man who has never stood in awe of anything. We see it today in the increasing number of so-called historians who suggest — with a smirk disguised as scholarship — that G-D had a “wife,” that she was worshipped

Moshe in the Basket - The potential impact of paying attention for just one moment From HaGaon Rav Zevadia HaCohen Shlit”a, The Head of the Batei Din in Tel Aviv(translated by our dear friend Rav Daniel Levy Shlit”a, Leeds United Kingdom) From Christina Mattison Ebert’s D’rash Designs series This week we read about Paro’s decree against the Jewish children, to abort their lives as soon as they were born. In the Torah’s words, “The king of Egypt spoke to the [chief] Hebrew mid

by Ram ben Ze'ev Caring for Parents, Dwelling in the Land, and the Cost of Language Creep An English reader encountering the phrase “honouring one’s parents” is already standing on unstable ground. The Hebrew commandment is not about ceremonial honour, reverence, or emotional esteem. It is about responsibility, provision, and care. The Torah speaks in the language of action, not sentiment. When we translate this obligation as “honour,” we unintentionally soften it, moralise i

by Ram ben Ze’ev America First—or Empire First? Trump’s Venezuelan Rubicon Full Disclosure I write this as a long-time supporter of President Donald J. Trump. I voted for him in 2016, again in 2020, and once more in 2024. My support has always been grounded in his rejection of endless wars, globalist interventionism, and the idea that America should act as the world’s policeman. Precisely because of that support, what follows matters. If the future leadership of the Republica

Yoseph’s belief in Hashem’s Oversight of him, gave him the strength to forgive his brothers A Ma’amar From HaGaon Rav Yaakov Sasson Shlit”a, Head of Halachah Yomit(Translated by our dear friend Rav Daniel Levy Shlit”a, Leeds United Kingdom) Parashat Vayechi It states  in the Parashah, “After he buried his father, Yoseph returned to Egypt along with his brothers and all those who went with him to his father’s burial. Yoseph’s brothers began to realise [the implications] of the

by Elisheva We all have a path to follow, a mission to fulfil, obstacles to overcome, challenges to let us grow; in all, we can find HaShem. Having emunah  is how we relate to good times, but also to what we call the “bad times.” When we look at the world, the distraction, the chaos, and the immorality, life seems to be one big challenge. In reality, life is good; it is the world that needs fixing. To make a change, we fight our battles with light, in unity. Achdus  is a fund

by Ram ben Ze'ev When Protection Is Withdrawn: The Halakhic Meaning of the Tenth of Tevet The fast of the Tenth of Tevet is not a historical reenactment nor a gesture of mourning directed outward. From a halakhic perspective, it is an inward act, rooted in responsibility rather than accusation. The siege of Jerusalem that began on this day is remembered not because of the cruelty of our enemies, but because of what was revealed about ourselves when Divine protection was withd