Matan Torah and Beyond // Reflections and insights from the Munkatcher Rebbe

Before Yom Tov, on the occasion of my grandfather’s yahrtzeit, I had the great zechus to pay a visit to the Munkatcher Rebbe and enjoy a lengthy talk with him. Our conversation, which was...

Going Mainstream

How a little-known Orthodox Jewish law professor in Ireland became a prominent legal voice in the Trump era When Donald Trump was facing serious legal challenges to his second bid for the presidency, few expected...

Endless Night // Exploring the Arctic Circle and Its Mysteries

For a long time, I had wanted to visit this remote archipelago, to see its natural wonders and learn about it unusual laws and traditions. Here, the seasons change drastically from endless days with...

Rabbi Moshe Weiss // HRW Legacy LLC

Balancing a life of work and Torah learning is something every ben Torah strives for, yet most find it nearly impossible. The pressures of earning a living and supporting a family often take a...

A Prince of a Candidate // New York’s young’ns have a better choice

Among the cluster of candidates vying for the New York mayoralty are several (at least currently) longshots for landing in Gracie Mansion, like City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams, former Comptroller Scott Stringer, and content...

Trump’s Hostage Envoy on Trump’s Middle-East Trip

An exclusive interview with Adam Boehler This has been a week of great anxiety for the global Jewish community, so I am very grateful to have the opportunity to speak to you and get your...

The President, The Princes, and The Promises

With Shloime Zionce on the ground in Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates, Trump’s Gulf tour was packed with gold-plated meetings, billion-dollar deals and talk of peace. When the White House announced a...

Michael Brown // Skyline Robotics

Born in New Jersey, Michael Brown grew up with a view of Manhattan’s iconic skyline. But it would be decades before he considered those towering skyscrapers as part of his business future. After graduating from...

Zoned-Out // An official is right about the reek, just not about its source

“I would note,” the email read, “that their sect is notorious for misogyny and child abuse. I do fear their wanton destruction of the towns and school districts . . . they take over,...

Rolling with the Punches

As a six-year-old boy, Eli Portal was involved in an ATV accident that left him partially paralyzed. Today, Rabbi Portal is transforming his personal challenges into mentorship, support and education for members of the...