Rabbi Shimon bar-Yoḥai refused to accept Roman dominion over Judea. As a fugitive from the empire, he hid out in a cave where the legendary Eliyahu taught him the Torah's deepest secrets.
Netanyahu deserves credit for shifting the international discussion over the territories in Israel's favor but it's unclear if his long-term plan is to resist or implement the Trump plan.
Can a national conversation addressing the State of Israel's problematic foundational structures offer new opportunities for the Jewish people's future?
Taking responsibility for Palestinian civil servant salaries would signal that Israel is serious about annexation and not simply looking to further exploit an already oppressed people under its rule.
The awareness that Israel is the national expression of HaShem in this world and that our conduct is a direct reflection of His Divine Ideal should fill us with a deep sense of tremendous responsibility.
Friedman's role as US ambassador to the Jewish state requires him to advance positions that demand dividing the Land of Israel and keeping Jerusalem subservient to Washington's interests in the region.
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