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The Rabbi concluded that we should no longer be fasting as the redemption is upon us. I think otherwise.

Are we so comfortable with the status quo that Jewish leaders can spend their time on frankfurters?

According to the BBC's Olympic website, East Jerusalem is the capital of "Palestine."

Revered by many as the posek ha-dor, he was the preeminent leader of the Hareidi community in both Israel and the diaspora.

With the Israel sunset as our backdrop, we asked the young American college students to begin introductions...even though we already felt like family.

“So, Ally, this trip you’re about to go on,” people would challenge. “Do you really think the participants will be able to appreciate it?”

Although we may occasionally differ with the Obama administration, I learned last week that the lines of communication are open.

Forgetting Jerusalem does not mean forgetting to celebrate Yom Yerushalayim. Remembering Jerusalem means always being aware.

The fact that modern Israel may not as yet be the fulfillment of all Messianic dreams and aspirations does not, cannot and must not mean its rejection, denial, or disdain.

Steve Savitsky talks with Shraga Simmons, senior editor of Aish.com, the director of JewishPathways.com and the founding editor of HonestReporting.