For the past several days, terrorists have been firing rockets into Israel. At least one person was killed, and several have been injured and traumatized. Today, rockets were fired at areas around Jerusalem. These attacks are linked to Israel’s Operation Shield and Arrow, a defensive military operation targeting the Islamic Jihad entrenched within Gaza. The Islamic Jihad is a terrorist organization inspired by the Iranian revolution of 1979 and is one of the groups responsible for the countless rockets fired into Israel over the years. Rocket attacks have become part of life for Israelis living in areas around Gaza, even for those living in areas in and around Tel Aviv. Fortunately, Israel, with the help of the United States, has invested in the Iron Dome and David’s Sling, air defense missile systems, the latter being used to destroy mid-range missiles launched in Israel. Two days ago, David’s Sling made its first ever interception…
We’re in an interesting time period on the Jewish calendar, a period known as Sefirat Ha’Omer – the counting of the Omer. The Omer, or sheaf, was an…
I am so grateful that Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz invited me to join her and other leaders to stand with her in opposition to dangerous laws being forced…
“You will not oppress the stranger, for you know the heart of a stranger, seeing you were strangers in the land of Egypt.” (Exodus 23:9) On Wednesday night, we…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ykpykaLw9hg Rabbi Andrew Jacobs shares his thoughts on the dire situation in Israel, a situation brought about by the proposed judicial reforms. Israel’s President , Isaac Herzog, said…
Last night, three Israelis – Or Asher (32), Rotem Mansano (34), and Michael Osdon (36) – were attacked by a Palestinian terrorist in Tel Aviv. Asher is in…
Becca, Rabbi Andrew, Becca’s fiancé, Jake, and his nephew Neo-Nazis have declared tomorrow “National Day of Hate” and are encouraging antisemites to harass the Jewish community and vandalize our property. The…
Last night, I checked the local news before going to bed. Two of the three top stories on Local10.com detailed antisemitic incidents right here in South Florida. One focused…
Anti-government protest in Tel Aviv, 14 January 2023 This was a horrific weekend in Israel. Seven people were killed at a Jerusalem synagogue on Shabbat in what Israel…
As we prepare for Shabbat, we’re ending another horrific week in our country. Judaism teaches us that tonight, like every Friday night, each of us will be joined…
In this week’s VLOG, I respond to recent Supreme Court decisions that are hostile to the Jewish tradition, the separation of Church and State and the rights of…