Smotrich Misses the Point
byFor Israel to move forward, figures like Betzalel Smotrich (or at least his voters) need to understand how wrong their conception of Israel’s position is.
A Deep Dive into Foundational Concepts
byCan spiritual values be expressed in the material world without engaging in ‘political’ activities?
Behar: A Visitor or a Resident?
byBecause we’re not currently threatened by the over attachment to our land Shmita is meant to offset, legal innovations to bypass some of its laws help us to better live according to the Torah’s higher ideals.
Must Israel Exist?
byWhat gives the State of Israel a ‘right to exist’ depends on the ideological lens through which one understands our current moment of history.
They Got the Wrong Guy
byIt’s honestly really embarrassing for me to be accused of something as ridiculous as this.
Emor: Holiness of the Kohanim
byThe power of the kohanim originates from two sources. Their separateness from Israel (above) & their connection to the nation (below).
‘Together’: Israel’s Liberal Plutocracy Party
byThe Bennett-Lapid merger seeks to revive the spirit of the ‘change government’ & prevent Israel from transforming into a more deeply Jewish state.
Addressing the Canary Mission Accusation
byDespite efforts to tie me to a pro-Israel doxxing site, VISION upholds its critique of the Hasbara industry.
Kedoshim: Sanctified for Praise
byContrary to popular belief, a blessing before eating doesn’t make the food holy but actually removes its kedusha (making it permissible to eat). The ‘after brakha’ then adds a level of holiness beyond nature.
Support Our Farms
byIn recent years, establishing farms has become the newest method for both reconnecting to our land & resisting foreign efforts to separate her from us.
Engaging with the West & Islam
byThe Torah prophetically teaches us about Israel’s deeper relationship with both the West & Islam.
Aḥarei Mot: Going In & Coming Out
byThe High Priest loses his identity as a result of the supreme pleasure inherent in being submerged in the Divine Presence. Therefore a rope is tied to him to remind him of his mission in the material world.