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by Ram ben Ze’ev The Price of Misalignment: Memory, War, and the Illusion of Strength Today, Israel stands still. At the sound of the siren, the nation pauses in collective remembrance for those who were killed—soldiers of the Israel Defense Forces whose lives ended in battle. The numbers are heavy: 25,644 since 1860, leaving behind tens of thousands of bereaved families. Yet numbers, as vast as they are, do not capture truth. Words do. We say “fallen soldiers,” as though they stumbled. But...

by Ram ben Ze’ev Tzedakah: Justice, Not Performance There is a profound difference between what the world calls “charity” and what the Torah calls צדקה (tzedakah – righteousness, justice). The difference is not semantic; it is foundational. One is rooted in ego. The other in truth. The nations speak of charity as an act of kindness. It is optional, generous, even admirable. A person gives because he chooses to give, because he feels compassion, or, increasingly in our age, because he wishes...

by Ram ben Ze’ev The Lamb, The Stars, and the Illusion of Power The Torah in שמות (Shemot) commands something extraordinary on the eve of redemption: each household was to take a lamb on the tenth of Nissan, keep it for several days, and then slaughter it on the fourteenth, placing its blood upon the doorposts. This was not a quiet act. It was deliberate, visible, and defiant. To understand this moment, we must understand the world in which it occurred. Egypt was not merely a political...

by Ram ben Ze’ev The United Nations and the Politics of Historical Guilt The United Nations General Assembly has adopted a resolution declaring the transatlantic slave trade to be the “gravest crime against humanity.” While the horrors of slavery are undeniable and no moral person today would defend such a practice, the resolution itself reveals more about the modern political agenda of the United Nations than it does about historical reality. Before the vote, the United States...

by Ram ben Ze'ev The Problem with the Term “Orthodox” in Judaism The term “Orthodox,” so commonly used today to describe traditional Jews, is not a Hebrew word and does not originate from Jewish sources. Rather, it comes from the Ancient Greek word orthodoxos , meaning “correct belief” or “right opinion.” The word itself is formed from two Greek roots: orthos , meaning “straight,” “right,” or “true,” and doxa , meaning “opinion,” “belief,” or “praise.” From a Jewish standpoint, this already...

by Ram ben Ze'ev When a Man Believes He Answers to No One A curious phenomenon of the modern age is the man who proudly declares that he believes in nothing higher than himself, and yet expects to be trusted with everything that matters most in life. I saw a profile description on a social media account for a Jewish man in Israel who tells the world that he is a husband and a father. These are not small titles. In the Torah understanding of life, they are among the most serious...

by Ram ben Ze'ev This War Was Chosen As a Jew, an American, and a fervent supporter of Israel, I write this without apology: I shed no tears for Iran. The regime in Tehran has spent decades threatening Israel, funding terror, and building a regional network dedicated to Jewish bloodshed. If Iran were to launch an unprovoked attack on Israel, I would support the destruction of its military capacity without hesitation. But that is not what this is. What I object to, strongly and without...

by Ram ben Ze'ev When a Nation Forgets Its Covenant Throughout our long history, the Jewish people have faced enemies in every generation. Empires have risen against us, armies have marched against us, and rulers have sought to erase us from the earth. Yet the Torah teaches something that history repeatedly confirms: our greatest danger has never been the nations alone, but what happens when we forget who we are . From the beginning, the Jewish people were not created simply as another...

by Ram ben Ze’ev The Nobel Delusion and the Price of Blood For years, President Donald Trump nursed a grievance. The Nobel Committee refused to crown him as the architect of peace he so eagerly proclaimed himself to be. Throughout his first term, during the 2020 campaign, throughout 2024, and right up until the Committee awarded the Nobel Peace Prize to Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado—who symbolically handed it to him—he spoke incessantly of the wars he stopped and the...

by Ram ben Ze'ev The Obligation to Read the Megillah: Night and Day When the month of אדר (Adar – joy-filled month) arrives, our service of G-D reaches its crescendo in the reading of the מגילה (Megillah – Scroll of Esther). This is not a custom, nor a sentimental commemoration. It is a binding obligation upon every member of כלל ישראל (Klal Yisrael – the Jewish nation): men and women alike must hear the Megillah twice — once at night and once again by day. The source of this dual reading is...

by Ram ben Ze'ev The Silent Seller: How Bitcoin ETFs Turn Fear into Forced Liquidation The greatest risk in Bitcoin today is not volatility. It is not regulation. It is not even leverage. The real danger sits quietly inside the structure of Bitcoin ETFs, largely unseen by retail investors and deliberately softened by institutional marketing. That danger is the absence of human judgment at the moment selling matters most. When Bitcoin is held directly, the decision to sell is personal. It...

by Ram ben Ze’ev The Judeo-Christian Fiction: Stop Claiming What Is Not Yours In January 2020 I wrote Judeo-Christian Divide to address a growing falsehood: the claim that Judaism and Christianity share a common religious foundation. In the years since, that falsehood has not diminished. It has intensified. Today, ever more voices from foreign belief systems insist on associating themselves with Jews, with Israel, and with Judaism itself, as though repetition might somehow transform...

by Ram ben Ze’ev When a Yeshiva Forgets What It Is There are moments when silence becomes complicity. This is one of them. The recent appointment of a non-Jew, openly homosexual public figure as a Professor of Practice at Yeshiva University is not merely ill-judged. It is symptomatic of a deeper crisis: a Jewish institution no longer certain of what it is, whom it serves, or to whom it owes allegiance. A yeshiva is not a university with kosher branding. A yeshiva is a בית מדרש (Beit Midrash...

by Ram ben Ze'ev The Illusion of Profit: Why Strategy’s Bitcoin ‘Gains’ Cannot Be Realised There is a dangerous misunderstanding spreading among retail investors, and it centres on one word: profit . In recent months, Strategy’s public filings and presentations have increasingly framed Bitcoin price movements in terms of operating income, net income, and earnings per share. To the untrained eye, this implies something intuitive and reassuring: that Strategy is generating profits when Bitcoin...

by Ram ben Ze'ev The War on Words: How the Nations Distort Our Holiest Language Language is not neutral. For ישראל, it is the vessel through which קדושה enters the world. When the nations take our sacred words, reshape them, and hand them back to us with their meaning hollowed out, something essential is lost. Holiness becomes obscured, and the identity of our people is quietly eroded. Few examples reveal this more starkly than the distortion of שבת (Shabbat, rest) into the Christian term...

by Ram ben Ze'ev The Snare Within: Idolatry in Our Land and the Consequences We Refuse to See Israel stands today at a crossroads not defined by borders or politics, but by spiritual clarity. We face enemies on every side, and yet the greatest danger is not external. It is the one we have permitted—welcomed, even—within our own gates. We are commanded by G-D with absolute precision. In שמות (Shemot) 23:33 the Torah states: לא ישבו בארצך פן יחטיאו אתך לי כי תעבד את אלהיהם כי יהיה לך למוקש...

by Ram ben Ze’ev The Illusion of Stability: Why Strategy’s Bitcoin Model Is Cracking What happens when a company becomes so deeply committed to its core asset that it can no longer step away from it without causing its own collapse? That is the question now facing Strategy, and the answer is neither flattering nor encouraging. The company has become synonymous with its Bitcoin reserves. As of this writing, Bitcoin is trading around $86,700 per coin, and Strategy sits on a massive holding of...

by Ram ben Ze'ev The Rise and Fall of DOGE: When Politics, Ego, and Economics Collide It was not so long ago that President Donald Trump and his then-ally Elon Musk stood side by side, celebrating what they branded as the Department of Government Efficiency — DOGE — a cheeky nod to Musk’s obsession with Dogecoin and his habit of amplifying jokes until they become headlines. For a time, the two men were perfectly matched: each revelled in spectacle, each thrived on disruption, and each saw in...

by Ram ben Ze’ev The Torah Belongs to Humanity When the Gemara in שבת (Shabbat) 89a recounts the dialogue between the ministering angels and the Holy One, blessed be He, about whether the Torah should be given to humankind, the angels object, saying, “What is man that You should remember him?” questioning why such a sacred gift should be entrusted to mortals. Moshe does not answer by claiming that the Torah belongs exclusively to the Jewish people, but rather by distinguishing between the...

by Ram ben Ze'ev The Tragedy of Aher: The Sage Who Could Not Return He was once among the greatest minds of his generation — brilliant, respected, steeped in Torah and philosophy alike. Yet he would become known not by his name, but by his absence from it. The Sages no longer called him Elisha ben Abuyah ; they called him Aher — “the Other.” Elisha was born into privilege in Jerusalem during the late Second Temple period. His father, Abuyah, was a wealthy and influential man who admired Torah...

by Ram ben Ze’ev The Reform that Failed to Reform In the wake of Reform UK’s electoral surge earlier this year, many heralded it as a political awakening — the rise of a new force prepared to shake the dust off Britain’s stale establishment. Yet, just months later, the cracks are visible and widening. As many as thirty-four councillors have either resigned, been suspended, or been expelled. For a party that won 677 local seats and gained control of ten councils, this represents a troubling...

by Ram ben Ze’ev The So-Called Jerusalem Cross: A Symbol Misunderstood When photographs emerged of now–Secretary of War Pete Hegseth proudly displaying the tattoo of what he calls the “Jerusalem Cross” on his chest, the reaction among Democrats and Leftists in the United States was immediate and predictably hysterical. They condemned it as “Christian nationalism,” “Crusader imagery,” and a threat to “diversity.” Yet, as usual, their outrage was both selective and shallow — because they...

by Ram ben Ze’ev The Global Burden of Uninvited Empathy The Internet was meant to connect the world — and it has. But in doing so, it has blurred the boundaries between awareness and intrusion, between caring and carrying . What began as an exchange of information has become a contest of opinions. Everyone feels compelled to speak on everything, everywhere, as if silence were an act of betrayal . Social media has made this even worse. The platforms that claim to “connect” us have, in truth,...

by Ram ben Ze’ev Trump, the Nobel Committee, and the Myth of Middle East Peace The Nobel Committee has announced its choice for this year’s Nobel Peace Prize and—surprise to some, though not to me—it isn’t President Donald Trump. Frankly, this should shock no one. The Nobel Prize for Peace is, at least in theory, awarded for lasting contributions toward peace. It is not intended for short bursts of diplomatic theatre for headlines or deals whose longevity is measured in months rather than...

by Ram ben Ze’ev Two Years On: We Remember, We Wait, and We Resolve Two years have passed since the barbaric atrocities of 7 October 2023. The images of that day are seared into our collective soul — a day when evil showed its face without disguise, when innocent men, women, and children were butchered, assaulted, and dragged into captivity simply for being Jews living in their homeland. As we approach this solemn anniversary, our nation stands united in memory and purpose. As we prepare to...

by Ram ben Ze’ev The New Fiat? How Tether May Be Recreating the Old Deception in Crypto The New Fiat Masked in Crypto When Bitcoin was born, it was supposed to be a revolt — a monetary system free from central banks, free from arbitrary inflation, a digital gold beyond manipulation. Yet today, we may be watching a new version of fiat currency emerge — not issued by Washington or Frankfurt, but by Tether. In early October, blockchain monitors observed the sudden minting of two billion dollars’...

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by Ram ben Ze'ev The Repeated Error of Assimilation Judaism teaches that words have power. Speech can wound, heal, elevate, or destroy. That is why our sages warn against לשון הרע (lashon hara – evil speech), the misuse of words to belittle or harm. This prohibition applies even to words that are true, if their purpose is to shame or diminish another Jew. But guarding against lashon hara does not mean we must remain silent when Torah itself is distorted. On the contrary, the Torah obliges us...

by Ram ben Ze’ev No Treaty, No Compromise: The Torah’s Eternal Warning “You shall not make a treaty with them” — דברים (Devarim) 7:2. The Torah could not be clearer. The Jewish people are not permitted to make treaties with those who hate us, nor are we permitted to allow them to dwell peacefully in our midst, unless they renounce עבודה זרה (Avodah Zarah — idolatry) and accept the sovereignty of ה׳. This is not an obscure command, nor one confined to the seven nations of כנען (Kena’an). It is...

by Ram ben Ze’ev When a Shield Is Reduced to a Star: B’nai Brith Canada’s Leadership Crisis A father publicly boasts that his daughter told him not to wear a Star of David necklace, and instead of correcting her, instead of teaching her that it is not a star but מגן דוד (Magen David – the Shield of David), he broadcasts it to the world as if it were some profound moment of wisdom. This is not wisdom. This is failure — as a parent, as a Jew, and as someone entrusted to represent our...

by Ram ben Ze’ev The Mob Owns Nothing, But Claims Everything We live in an age where every person with a smartphone believes they are entitled not only to an opinion but to an audience for that opinion. The public square has become a digital mob arena where nothing is too small, too distant, or too irrelevant for self-appointed critics to inject themselves into. This sickness is not harmless. It corrodes management decisions, weakens institutions, and erodes our cultural fabric. When every...

by Ram ben Ze’ev The Illusion of “Being Based” — A Torah Warning In today’s cultural landscape, the phrase “being based” has taken on a positive tone — a badge of honour for those who refuse to bend to the opinions of others. In its modern usage, it often means standing firm, unapologetic, and committed to one’s own beliefs. Yet in the light of the Torah, this modern “virtue” frequently bears an ancient name: קשה עורף (kesheh oref — stiff-necked). The Torah warns repeatedly against this very...

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by Ram ben Ze'ev The Unseen Blade: Words That Harm and the Wisdom of Restraint There is a teaching our sages delivered with sobering clarity: “Just as one may not wrong another in commerce, so too is it forbidden to wrong another with words.” This comparison, drawn from מסכת בבא מציעא (Masekhet Baba Metzia), exposes a profound truth—one we often ignore in our daily interactions. The pain of a financial loss may be measurable and reversible. The pain of a wound inflicted by the tongue,...

by Ram ben Ze'ev The Grave Sin of Assimilation: A Wake-Up Call to Our People We are not like the Nations. We were never meant to be. The commandment is clear: והייתם לי סגלה מכל העמים – “And you shall be to Me a treasure from among all the peoples” (שמות Shemot 19:5). We were chosen by G-D, not because of our numbers or our might, but because of our mission: ואתם תהיו לי ממלכת כהנים וגוי קדוש – “And you shall be to Me a kingdom of priests and a holy nation” (שמות Shemot 19:6). Holy – קדוש...

by Ram ben Ze'ev The Ten Faces of Bitachon: Your Soul, Your Mission, and Trust in HaShem In the Torah, trust in HaShem is not a concept but a calling. It is not merely a feeling of comfort but the soul’s very orientation toward its Creator. The Hebrew word for trust—bitachon (בטחון – trust)—appears throughout the Tanakh, often interwoven with deeper nuances expressed through other terms. These ten expressions of trust are not poetic variations; they are spiritual stations—soul-gates—through...

by Ram ben Ze'ev The Fire That Should Never Burn: A Plea for Halakhic Burial An alarming statistic has emerged in recent years—50% of American Jews are cremated. Not just secular Jews, not just unaffiliated Jews. Jews. Our brothers and sisters, each created in the image of G-D, choosing a path that is not only foreign to our tradition but in direct violation of Halakhah (הלכה, Jewish law). Cremation is not a modern innovation. It is an ancient practice rooted in paganism and used by empires...

by Ram ben Ze’ev Unseen but Undeniable: The Divine WiFi of HaShem’s Presence In a world increasingly obsessed with proof, data, and tangibility, many have grown blind to the very essence of reality. They ask: “Where is G-D?” They question His existence simply because they cannot see Him. But consider this: when was the last time you saw a WiFi signal? We live immersed in a sea of invisible forces. WiFi permeates our homes, cars, offices, and, חס ושלום, even our synagogues. And yet, not a...

by Ram ben Ze'ev There’s Nothing Free About It: A Lesson in Government Delusion Today, I received a letter from the NHS—at first alarming, then simply aggravating. It wasn’t an invitation. It was a decree. I had been scheduled for an Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening on 21 August 2025 at 9:30am. No consent requested. No conversation. Just a decision made somewhere in a bureaucratic maze that my body now belonged to their timetable. The letter itself—a three-page A4 missive, plus an NHS...

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by Ram ben Ze'ev The Space Between the Letters: Where Return Begins Before the first word of the Torah is written, before even the first letter—there is silence. An empty parchment. A space. It is within this sacred silence that all creation begins. Not with time, but with space . Not with noise, but with stillness. And it is there—in that space—that תשובה (teshuvah, return) begins. Teshuvah is not only our journey back to G-D; it is the Divine journey back to us. Through אמונה (emunah,...

by Ram ben Ze'ev The Halakhic Framework of Bishul Akum: Understanding the Prohibition and Its Permissible Boundaries The Sages of Israel, in their unmatched wisdom, instituted many decrees to preserve the holiness of the Jewish nation and to prevent assimilation and spiritual decline. One such decree is the prohibition against eating food cooked by a non-Jew, known as בישול עכו"ם ( bishul akum – cooking by a non-Jew). This rabbinic restriction remains in force to this day and is observed by...

by Ram ben Ze'ev How Public Talk of Terror Strengthens Our Enemies In times of terror and tragedy, good people often struggle to know how to respond. The natural instinct — particularly in an age of relentless media and instant communication — is to speak: to share, to bear witness, to denounce evil aloud. Yet in doing so, many unintentionally serve the very purposes of those who commit such heinous acts. This truth must be confronted, particularly by those who seek to live in accordance with...

by Ram ben Ze’ev The Mountain Still Calls On Sunday evening, as the sun dips below the horizon, we will gather to celebrate חג השבועות (Chag HaShavuot), the Festival of Weeks. It is the culmination of seven weeks of counting the עומר (omer) since the festival of פסח (Pesach), a sacred journey that leads us to this moment — the giving of the תורה (Torah) at הר סיני (Har Sinai), Mount Sinai. But Chag HaShavuot is more than a commemoration of a historical event. It is an eternal call, echoing...

by Ram ben Ze'ev Trading with Terror: The Price of Jewish Lives A proposed ceasefire agreement has been placed before the Israeli government and the Jewish people. Its details are by now widely known: a temporary cessation of hostilities, the release of 10 living Jewish hostages, the return of 18 bodies of murdered Jews being grotesquely held by Arab terrorists, and in exchange, the release of 125 Arab terrorists serving life sentences, and the release of 1,111 additional Arab prisoners...

by Ram ben Ze'ev Time to Reclaim What Is Ours — No More Compromise with Terror Once again, Jews have been slaughtered—not for what we’ve done, but for who we are. In Washington, a young Jewish couple, full of promise and hope, was executed in cold blood by a terrorist whose only motive was to murder Jews. His final words— “Free Palestine” —echo the same genocidal slogan chanted by the terrorists who invaded our homeland from Gaza on 7 October. And yet, somehow, world leaders still speak of...

by Ram ben Ze’ev MicroStrategy Inc. (NASDAQ: MSTR) has become something of a poster child for Bitcoin fanaticism . Once known as a business intelligence firm, today it is better understood as a high-stakes proxy for digital gold speculation. The company no longer lives or dies by the merit of its software—it survives on the volatile tides of Bitcoin. Its CEO-turned-evangelist, Michael Saylor, has led this transformation by converting nearly the entire balance sheet into a bet on a digital...

by Ram ben Ze'ev The Idolatry of Outrage: How the Nations Amplify Evil and Distract the Jewish Mission I believe that evil is not merely sustained, but amplified by and through the Nations—that is, the nations of the world. With every act of antisemitism, the global chorus of outrage grows louder. Governments, organisations, influencers, and even well-meaning individuals rush to condemn, protest, and "raise awareness." But beneath this façade of moral virtue lies something far more troubling:...

by Ram ben Ze'ev The Tanya: The Soul Must Ascend or It Descends In Pirkei Avot (1:13), we find a striking statement: "כל המרפה עצמו מדברי תורה, יש בו אשמת נפש" ( Kol hamerpeh atsmo midivrei Torah, yesh bo ashmat nefesh )—“Anyone who relaxes his effort in words of Torah bears guilt for his soul.” Though the language is measured, our sages understood this as a profound spiritual warning: to let go of growth in Torah and service of Hashem is to endanger the very vitality of the nefesh . The...

by Ram ben Ze'ev In מסכת שבת (Masekhet Shabbat) 89a, the sages record a striking scene between the heavenly angels and משה רבינו (Moshe Rabbeinu). When Moshe ascends to receive the תורה (Torah), the angels protest, questioning why the most sacred gift of Divine wisdom should be given to flesh and blood. The response: "In reward for the fact that they called you man, you are not an angel and the Torah is applicable to you." At first glance, this line appears to reinforce the chosenness of עם...

by Ram ben Ze'ev The Marketplace of Evil: How Social Media Fuels the Yetzer Hara There was once a time—not long ago—when people thought carefully before they spoke, let alone before they broadcast their opinions to the world. Today, with the tap of a finger, we share, repost, and comment without hesitation. And while the world marvels at the power of instant communication, Torah reminds us that every word, every action, and yes, every click , carries weight—eternal weight. We are taught in...

by Ram ben Ze'ev The Tragic Consequence of Assimilation: When We Let the Nations Define Us Assimilation has consequences. Not only in how we dress, eat, or celebrate—but in how we speak, and even more dangerously, in how we think. The Holy One, Blessed is He, commands us in ספר ויקרא (Sefer Vayikra – Leviticus) 19:2: דבר אל כל עדת בני ישראל ואמרת אלהם קדשים תהיו כי קדוש אני ה אלקיכם “Speak to all the congregation of the children of Yisrael, and say to them: You shall be holy, for I, the L-RD...

by Ram ben Ze'ev The High Cost of Hype: How Bitcoin Maximalists Leave the Poor Holding the Bag On 15 March 2025, Bitcoin hit an all-time high of $109,358.01. The headlines were predictable. Twitter (or X, as it now calls itself) erupted with laser-eyed avatars, "Buy the dip" chants, and the tired repetition of crypto cult dogma: Bitcoin fixes this . You’d think the world had discovered a new form of salvation. But now, a month later, Bitcoin struggles to remain above $85,000—and the silence...

by Ram ben Ze'ev We Were Freed to Choose As we prepare our homes and hearts for פסח (Pesach), we revisit the powerful truth at the core of our national story: we were redeemed from slavery so that we could become free. But true freedom in יהדות (Yahadut – Judaism) is not about doing whatever we like — it is about the privilege and responsibility to choose what is right. There is a phrase often repeated: "We have free will, but that doesn’t mean that G-D doesn’t know which choices we will...

by Ram ben Ze'ev Was King David a Redhead? A Closer Look at the Meaning of “Admoni” Among the many legends that have taken root over the centuries concerning דוד המלך (King David), one of the most persistent is the claim that he was a redhead. This belief is often drawn from a single verse in שמואל א (Shmuel Alef) טז:יב, which describes דוד as: והוא אדמני עם יפה עינים וטוב ראי Many modern readers interpret אדמני (admoni) to mean “red-haired,” seizing on the root אדמ (“red”) and projecting the...

by Ram ben Ze'ev The Other Side of the Ukrainian Crisis: A Legal and Historical Defence of Russia’s Position In the court of Western public opinion, Russia’s military operation in Ukraine is routinely condemned as an illegal invasion—a naked act of aggression by a belligerent power. But that simplistic narrative fails to account for decades of broken promises, foreign interference, and political engineering carried out under the banner of “democracy promotion.” From the perspective of...

by Ram ben Ze’ev The recent breach of a high-level Signal chat within the Trump administration— accidentally exposing sensitive deliberations on planned airstrikes in Yemen—has rightly triggered alarms in Washington. But beyond the domestic implications of what some are calling a catastrophic lapse in operational security, Israel must now examine what this episode reveals about American strategic posture and its potential ripple effects across the region. The chat, which included Defence...

by Ram ben Ze'ev We’ll Never Know Who Killed JFK—Because They Don’t Want Us To Sixty years on, and the American public is still staring into the fog, waiting for a clear answer that will never come. The assassination of President John F. Kennedy was not only a national tragedy—it was a turning point in the erosion of public trust in government. And with the recent release of more JFK files , we’re once again being thrown crumbs and told to piece together the truth, all while the real answers...

by Ram ben Ze'ev The Power of Speech in a Digital Age It is both perplexing and tragic how many יהודים (Yehudim – Jews) around the world declare belief in האלקים (HaElokim – G-D), strive to observe the תורה (Torah – Divine Instruction), and claim to revere the teachings of חז״ל (Chazal – our Sages of blessed memory), yet continue to speak – and now, to write – in ways that contradict those very foundations. We agree that the universe was created through speech. As it is written in ספר בראשית...

by Ram ben Ze'ev The Power of Restraint: Controlling the Animal Soul in the Digital Age In every generation, the battle between the divine soul and the nefesh habehemit (נפש הבהמית - animal soul) manifests in different ways. In our times, this struggle is most evident in the realm of speech—especially through social media, where words have the power to build or destroy in an instant. The Torah teaches that man is created b’tzelem Elokim (בצלם אלוקים - in the image of G-D), endowed with the...

by Ram ben Ze'ev The Great Chicken Cull: How the Government Is Driving Up Food Prices and Hurting Regular Americans In the latest example of government overreach masquerading as "public health policy," the U.S. government has overseen the mass culling of over 100 million chickens due to purported bird flu outbreaks. While officials claim this is a necessary step to prevent the spread of avian influenza, the real impact is clear: soaring chicken and egg prices, industry monopolization, and yet...

by Ram ben Ze’ev Torah Study: The Essential National Service That Must Be Protected Israel stands at a crossroads. The secular world continues to push for the forced conscription of yeshiva students into military service, claiming a so-called “equal burden.” But this argument is fundamentally flawed. The service of yeshiva students is not found on the battlefield—it is found in the study halls, where Torah learning safeguards the Jewish nation in ways that no military force ever could. The...

by Ram ben Ze'ev The Significance of Reciting Kaddish for the Departed In Jewish tradition, the recitation of Kaddish (קדיש) holds profound significance in honouring the memory of the deceased. This sacred prayer serves as a means of spiritual elevation ( Aliyat HaNeshama , עליית הנשמה) for the departed soul, particularly when recited by their children. The responsibility of saying Kaddish is a deeply rooted Mitzvah (מצוה), reflecting the ongoing connection between the living and those who...

by Ram ben Ze'ev The Supremacy of the Mind: A G-D-Given Gift Undermined by Modern Dependence In the divine order of creation, G-D endowed the human mind with supremacy over the heart and body, granting it the ability to govern the “small city” — the body. This hierarchy ensures that the body’s faculties, its organs and actions, serve the higher purpose of thought, speech, and action as directed by the mind, imbuing them with meaning and intention. The Torah teaches that the body and its...

by Ram ben Ze'ev The Razor-Thin Confirmation of Pete Hegseth and the Deep State's Resistance to Change In a dramatic and historic vote, Vice President JD Vance was forced to cast the tie-breaking vote to confirm Pete Hegseth as Secretary of Defense. This unprecedented moment underscored the lengths to which entrenched forces in Washington will go to obstruct President Donald J. Trump’s agenda. Hegseth’s razor-thin confirmation serves as a glaring example of the forces working to undermine the...

by Ram ben Ze'ev Rabbi Akiva The life of Rabbi Akiva is a profound illustration of transformation, love, perseverance, and the power of Torah to elevate the human spirit. His journey demonstrates the eternal truth of the verse from שמות (Shemot, Exodus) 19:5 : "ואתם תהיו לי ממלכת כהנים וגוי קדוש" (Va’atem tihyu li mamlekhet kohanim v’goy kadosh—“You shall be to Me a kingdom of priests and a holy nation”). It also embodies the teachings of the Holy Zohar that stress the transformative power...

by Ram ben Ze’ev Trump’s Executive Orders on Gender and DEI: A Long-Overdue Pushback Against Radicalism If you had asked me before Barack Obama’s presidency whether the Federal government needed to concern itself with issues like gender identity or Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), I would have laughed at you. These were not topics that belonged in the realm of governance. But then came Obama, who turned the country upside down and fundamentally changed the rules of engagement. His...

by Ram ben Ze'ev The Last Drop of Oil The village of Kefar Tov nestled in the hills of יהודה (Yehuda, Judea) was quiet and dark as the sun dipped below the horizon. The winds of winter rustled through the olive trees, carrying whispers of struggle and survival. It was the eve of Hanukkah, yet the small synagogue in the heart of the village stood empty, its מנורה (Menorah) unlit. Leah, a young girl of twelve, wrapped her shawl tightly around her shoulders and stared at the darkened Menorah....

by Ram ben Ze'ev Unidentified Drones Over New York and New Jersey Raise Alarming Questions Reports of unidentified drones flying over New York and New Jersey have sparked concern among residents and raised serious questions about national security and government transparency. These sightings, some of which involve multiple drones operating in coordinated patterns, remain unexplained. What is most troubling is the U.S. government’s lack of a satisfactory explanation about the origin, purpose,...

by Ram ben Ze'ev The Wisdom of Silence: Avoiding Fruitless Arguments in the Age of Social Media Social media, once envisioned as a platform for meaningful connection and the free exchange of ideas, has increasingly devolved into a digital battleground. Each day, millions engage in heated debates over politics, religion, and culture, often without any hope of changing hearts or minds. Instead, these arguments leave participants frustrated, drained, and further entrenched in their positions....

by Ram ben Ze'ev The Hidden Toll of Israel’s Rocket Alerts: A Nation Held Hostage by Fear In Israel, the sound of a siren is a stark reminder of the ever-present threat posed by rockets. Designed to save lives, the country’s alert system has become a vital tool for ensuring citizens have precious seconds to find shelter. However, this constant state of readiness comes at an unintentional and devastating cost: widespread psychological trauma and anxiety. For many Israelis, the very system...

by Ram ben Ze'ev Trump Triumphs: Victory in 2024 Ushers in New Era for America First Movement In a resounding victory, President Donald J. Trump has decisively won the 2024 U.S. Presidential election, defeating Kamala Harris and reclaiming crucial battleground states like Pennsylvania, Georgia, and both Carolinas. Alongside Trump's victory, the GOP has secured a majority in the Senate and is set to claim a similar majority in the House of Representatives—ensuring that President Trump’s second...

by Ram ben Ze'ev The Hidden Influence of Corporate Advertising: What Every Voter Needs to Know In today’s media landscape, we are constantly bombarded with advertisements. From flashy commercials to subtle sponsorships, ads are omnipresent in American life. Yet, have you ever wondered why multinational corporations like Pfizer, Boeing, and other military or pharmaceutical giants, spend millions on ads targeted at the general public? After all, the average American cannot prescribe...

by Ram ben Ze'ev In Jewish mysticism, the concept of reincarnation, known as gilgul hanefesh (גלגול הנפש), plays a central role in understanding the soul's mission on earth. According to our belief, each soul is given the opportunity to return to this world until it fulfills all 613 mitzvot — the divine commandments outlined in the Torah. This process reflects G-D's boundless mercy, allowing each person multiple chances to achieve spiritual completion and perfection. As Yom Kippur, or Yom...

by Ram ben Ze'ev The Left's Agenda: Policies Aimed at Discouraging Childbirth In recent decades, many policies supported by the political Left have been framed as advocating for personal freedom and equality. However, a closer examination reveals that these initiatives contribute to a larger, more sinister objective: the discouragement of childbirth. By promoting birth control, advocating for abortion, encouraging women to prioritize careers over family, and introducing policies that may...

by Ram ben Ze'ev The Servant and the Son: Uniting Duty and Divine Knowledge in Kabbalah In Judaism, particularly within Kabbalah , the concept of the "servant" and the "son" reflects a dual approach to man's relationship with G‑D. Both roles offer profound insights into the spiritual journey and the nature of divine service. The Secret of the Servant and the Son The Servant (עבד) The role of a servant in Jewish thought emphasizes kabbalat ol malchut shamayim (קבלת על מלכות שמים)—accepting...

by Ram ben Ze'ev Tzedakah: The Power of Charity to Heal and Protect The concept of tzedakah (charity) in Judaism goes far beyond the simple act of giving. While often translated as "charity," tzedakah is more accurately understood as "justice" or "righteousness." It is seen not merely as an ethical obligation but as a powerful force with spiritual, physical, and communal implications. In Jewish thought, tzedakah is a pathway to atonement, a source of protection from misfortune, and an act...

by Ram ben Ze'ev Communist Party Rally in San Francisco, CA - 1930 The labor movement in the United States, epitomized by the rise of unions, has long been a battleground of competing ideologies. The founding of unions represents an opportunity for fundamental transformation from a Communist perspective—not only of labor conditions but of the very fabric of American society. Unions, in their essence, are vehicles for collective action, embodying the struggle between labor and capital, and...

by Ram ben Ze'ev Trump’s Troubling Alliances: Kennedy, Gabbard, and Musk Are Not Conservatives As Donald J. Trump’s popularity surges ahead of the 2024 presidential election, one might expect him to have learned from the pitfalls of his first term. Unfortunately, his recent alliances suggest otherwise. Trump’s overtures to Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Tulsi Gabbard, and Elon Musk reveal a dangerous pattern: he continues to surround himself with hardcore leftists who are fundamentally opposed to the...

by Ram ben Ze'ev Unseen Belief: The Inherent Acknowledgment of G-D in Human Denial In a world where belief systems are diverse and varied, the question of G-D's existence remains one of the most profound and debated topics. While some individuals assert their faith fervently, others resolutely deny the existence of a higher power. Yet, beneath the surface of this denial, there lies a fascinating argument: that everyone, even those who deny the existence of G-D, harbours an inherent belief in...

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by Ram ben Ze'ev The Paradox of Progressive Taxation and Debt-Focused Deductions In a world where hard work and financial prudence are ostensibly rewarded, it is paradoxical to witness a system that appears to penalise both. Progressive taxation, intended to balance economic scales, often disincentivises higher earnings, while the government's tax policy prefers to place debt burdens upon those who might otherwise aim for fiscal responsibility. This dual dynamic discourages ambition and...

by Ram ben Ze'ev The Fragile Financial Tapestry of Elon Musk's Empire: A Closer Look at the House of Cards Elon Musk, the visionary architect behind Tesla, SpaceX, Neuralink, and the rebranded Twitter, now known as X, among other companies, stands as a symbol of innovation and ambition in the modern business landscape. Yet, beneath the veneer of what looks like success lies a financial ecosystem teetering on the brink of uncertainty and high risk. With Musk's penchant for leveraging his...

by Ram ben Ze'ev Unmasking Jew Hatred: Analysing the Impact of the Arab Atrocities on October 7, 2023 The unmasking of pervasive Jew hatred in the United States, the United Kingdom, and throughout Europe has been a sobering revelation, brought sharply into focus by the Arab atrocities of October 7, 2023. This most recent terror attack, which resulted in the murder of more than 1,200 Jews, the rape of women and girls, and the gruesome beheading and burning of children's bodies, and the taking...

by Ram ben Ze'ev The Sacred Silence: Understanding Anonymity in Jewish Charity In the bustling streets of our modern world, where social media feeds brim with self-promotion and so-called "acts of kindness" are sometimes staged or flaunted for public recognition, the concept of anonymity in charity may seem foreign to many. Yet, in the rich tapestry of Jewish tradition, the principle of performing acts of kindness quietly, without fanfare or seeking acknowledgment, holds profound...

by Ram ben Ze'ev U.S. Funding of State Sponsored Terrorism: A Paradox in Middle East Security In the labyrinth of geopolitics, the United States often finds itself entangled in paradoxes, where its actions seem to contradict its stated objectives. Two prominent examples of such paradoxes emerge in its dealings with Iran and Israel, where on one hand it is funding terrorism while with the other hand, it provides support through purported strategic alliances and military aid programs to combat...

by Ram ben Ze'ev Unveiling the Controversial Figure: Dissecting the Case of Disgraced Academic David Miller In the realms of academia, where knowledge is revered and integrity is paramount, controversies often arise when these principles are compromised. One such controversy that has recently rocked the academic world involves the figure of David Miller, whose actions and statements have stirred widespread condemnation and ignited fierce debates on the boundaries of academic freedom and...

by Ram ben Ze'ev Unveiling the Pitfalls: Why Taxpayer-Funded Healthcare Isn't the Answer In the ongoing debate concerning healthcare policy, the question of whether healthcare should be funded by taxpayers frequently emerges. Advocates for taxpayer-funded healthcare often emphasize its benefits in ensuring universal coverage and equitable access. Nonetheless, a closer analysis unveils substantial drawbacks to such a system concerning individual choice, economic efficiency, and the quality of...

by Ram ben Ze'ev Understanding the Nazarite Vow: A Sacred Commitment in Judaism The Nazarite vow , also known as the Nazir vow or Nezirut , is a sacred commitment deeply rooted in Judaism. This practice, outlined in the Torah, holds significance as a voluntary act of devotion toward unity with G-D. The concept of a Nazarite is described in detail within the book of Bemidbar (Numbers) 6:1-21 and sheds light on the spiritual journey of individuals who choose to take on this special vow . In...

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by Ram ben Ze'ev Unveiling Misconceptions of the "Palestinian People" The Israeli-Arab conflict stands as one of the most contentious and enduring disputes in history. On the 7th of October 2023, Shabbat, during the conclusion of the seven-day-long festival of Sukkot, we, the Jewish people were tragically reminded of this upheaval. Exactly 50 years after the start of the Yom Kippur War, Arab terrorists in Gaza launched an unprovoked attack against Israel, resulting in the loss of more than...

by Ram ben Ze'ev The Flawed Foundations of Communism: Why It Doesn't Work Communism, which also encompasses Socialism in its theoretical framework, envisions an ideal society characterized by equitable wealth distribution. This concept is often described as an aspiration to promote social equality through taxation and public funding, with the promise of ensuring equal benefits for all individuals. Nevertheless, the practical implementation of communism has historically resulted in economic...

by Ram ben Ze'ev The Fluoride Debate: Why Adding Fluoride to Water Should Be Stopped For decades, fluoride has been added to public water supplies as a means of improving dental health. The idea is that by exposing communities to low levels of fluoride, we can prevent tooth decay and promote better oral hygiene. However, the practice of adding fluoride to drinking water has sparked a contentious debate, with many arguing that it should be stopped. One of the primary arguments against water...

by Ram ben Ze'ev The Urgent Case for the Impeachment of Joe Biden The United States has a long history of upholding the principles of democracy and holding its leaders accountable for their actions. In recent years, impeachment proceedings have become a divisive yet necessary tool to ensure that those in power are held responsible for their actions. Today, I make the call for the impeachment of President Joe Biden, not as an act of political retribution, but as a means to protect the...

by Ram ben Ze'ev The Pitfalls of Accepting the Language of the Left In today's increasingly polarised political landscape, the language we use has become a battleground for shaping public discourse. The Left (also known as Communists) has made significant inroads in controlling the narrative, imposing their terminology, and dictating the terms of debate. While open dialogue and diverse perspectives are essential in a healthy democracy (remembering that the United States is a Republic, not a...