Op-Ed Response: Arming Shluchim a Bad Idea

A few days ago, an article by the Algemeiner’s Dovid Efune was published on crownheights.info, advocating for Shluchim to arm themselves with firearms. The article intimated that perhaps the tragedy that took place in Mumbai in 2008, where Rabbi Gabi and Rivky Holtzberg HYD were murdered, may have been averted. The author points to recent threats discovered against Chabad Houses in Thailand and Azerbaijan, and to the fact that the previous Chabad Rebbe, Rabbi Yosef Y. Schneersohn, carried a revolver.

Op-Ed: The Birth of Sensationalism

One of the interesting byproducts of our paradoxical times is the birth of sensationalism.

For Every Black Frock a Glock: Time to Arm the Rebbe’s Army

On the 26th of November 2008 the world recoiled in horror as the infamous Mumbai terror attacks unfolded. Three days later, unthinkable death and devastation remained. For the Jewish community the brutal murder of Chabad emissaries Gabi and Rivka Holtzberg highlighted the vulnerability of many that stand at the forefront of community work in remote corners of the globe.

Jews and Politics: How Are Politicians Judged?

“America has believed that in differentiation, not uniformity, lies the path of progress. It acted on this belief; it has advanced human happiness, and it has prospered.” (Louis Brandeis)

With the recent scandalous resignation of Congressman Anthony Weiner, many began to question what is wrong with our politicians: why is it that these men would be willing to sacrifice everything for a few hours of enjoyment? The question, I believe, is – why do they fall prey to this type of behavior in the first place?

Op-Ed: What’s Bothering Boteach?

In recent weeks, the pages of Crownheights.info, the Algemeiner Journal and the Huffington post have hosted a series of op-eds, responses and rejoinders about Rabbi Shmuley Boteach’s new book, “Kosher J.”

Op-Ed: Tzena Ur’ena – Just Go Out and See

There are literally hundreds of girls and boys of all ages looking to get married in Crown Heights today, so why the shidduch crisis?

Op-Ed: Defending Chabad from Unprovoked Smears

In an article published in the Jerusalem Post, Rabbi Shmuley Boteach goes on a tirade attacking the entire Chabad movement as anti-intellectualist due to one Rabbi’s criticism, and a few unflattering comments on this website, about his new book, kosher J. Eliyahu Federman responds with this open letter in defense of Chabad:

Op-Ed: Bloody Winter

Like clockwork, every year around winter time, the skin over my knuckles cracks and bleeds.

Rabbi Wolf Doesn’t Back Down

Rabbi Yitzchok Wolf responds to Rabbi Shmuley Boteach‘s response to Rabbi Wolf’s condemnation of Rabbi Boteach’s book:

Op-Ed: The Vanishing American Bochur

You can still spot them, now and then: Friday morning, clambering aboard a Mitzvah Tank, blaring Nichoach on loop; ducking out of the Kollel late at night, sefer securely tucked under the arm; or massing outside the NCFJE international headquarters Wednesday afternoons. But in many ways, the American 770 bochur is a breed endangered, disappearing fast.

Shmuley Boteach Responds to Attack over New Book

Yesterday, we published an op-ed written by Rabbi Yitzchok Wolf from Chicago, lambasting Rabbi Shmuley Boteach for his latest publication, Kosher J. While we do not wish to take sides in this controversial issue, in the spirit of fairness we gave Rabbi Shmuley a chance to respond to his critics.

Shliach Blasts Boteach’s Book: “It’s Apikorsus”

Chicago Shliach and educator Rabbi Yitzchok Wolf blasts Rabbi Shmuely Boteach‘s new book, saying the subject and recent interviews lends itself to apikorsus.