Peace Process, RIP

BY CLIFF MAY, TOWNHALL— When President Obama said last month that “Israel cannot be expected to negotiate with Palestinians who do not recognize its right to exist,” he was referring to Hamas. In its charter, Hamas calls Palestine an “Islamic endowment” and specifically rules out a peaceful solution to the conflict with Israel. Hamas describes…

'Religion of peace'

BY EARL COX— Recently, thousands of Muslims congregated in the downtown streets of London, England, for what they called a “Religion of Peace” demonstration. However, it seems someone forgot to inform the crowds of what they were supposed to be communicating. With all the marching, shouting, signs and placards, there was little “peace” evident anywhere. …

Music video for Shavuot

Just in time for the Festival of Weeks, a Shavuot holiday music video (produced by “Rebbetzin TAP & Friends”) reminds Jews around the world that Tuesday night is the time to “stay up all night!” Jews have a custom of remaining awake throughout the night in order to study the Torah. The custom is kept…

ABCs of Shavuot

BY RABBI SHRAGA SIMMONS, AISH It is ironic that Shavuot is such a little-known holiday. Because in fact, Shavuot commemorates the single most important event in Jewish history ― the giving of the Torah at Mount Sinai. Shavuot is the culmination of the seven-week-long “counting of the Omer” that occurs following Passover. The very name…

Shavuot Music Video

Just in time for the Festival of Weeks, a Shavuot holiday music video (produced by “Rebbetzin TAP & Friends”) reminds Jews around the world that Tuesday night is the time to “stay up all night!” Jews have a custom of remaining awake throughout the night in order to study the Torah. The custom is kept…