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Yoseph Janowski

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Apr 25, 2024, 11:21 AM

In commemoration of the holiness of the holiday

Once upon a time, there was a world where everyone lived peacefully together. And it continued that way for a very short while. But ultimately, arguments, debates, and even violence marred the peace. So things changed after that. And ever since,...

Apr 21, 2024, 2:18 PM

Rest

So many things are happening. It would be nice if we could sit back and rest from all the turmoil and conflict and shenanigans. It would be nice if all the arguing would tone down. If all the efforts to...

Apr 19, 2024, 1:36 AM

Mistakes that help

The New York Times reported that Israel miscalculated when they assassinated Iran’s generals in Syria. Israel didn’t think that Iran would attack so harshly. Iran also miscalculated. They didn’t realize that their attack would shift public opinion away from Iran...

Apr 18, 2024, 7:53 AM

The Lubavitcher Rebbe and Israel

This Friday, the 11th day of Nisan, marks the Rebbe’s birthday, one hundred and twenty two years ago. He warned Israel to not give away any land. Israel didn’t listen, and October 7 showed clearly that the Rebbe was right....

Apr 17, 2024, 1:35 AM

Iran’s attack was almost completely neutralized, and Israel’s public relations have improved tremendously. We have a choice. We can attribute this success entirely to military technology. Or we can attribute the success to G-d’s miraculous intervention, ensuring that the military efforts...

Apr 16, 2024, 12:56 AM

Attitude is paramount. Deed is crucial. With events moving so quickly and powerfully, sitting back and reflecting allows us to gain perspective. What is going on? On the verge of a world war potentially breaking out, or at least...

Apr 15, 2024, 12:42 AM

When Iran attacked and was rebuffed, everything turned around. Instead of Israel being a pariah among the nations, everyone is now condemning Iran. Suddenly. Just like that. There are miracles, and there are miracles. Some miracles smash nature, as when G-d...

Apr 10, 2024, 9:39 PM

The left seemed to have a solid set of values of empathy, compassion, and sensitivity for all mankind, especially for the oppressed. Until October 7 came by, and many on the left cheered Hamas. It then became quite clear that...

Apr 9, 2024, 1:38 PM

Strong

Netanyahu said that he picked a date to enter Rafah. The army stands ready. Israelis stand ready. The U.S. has been trying to impose a ceasefire and to secure a hostage deal, but Hamas has reportedly rejected the deal. Ben...

Apr 8, 2024, 12:15 AM

Light

Tomorrow there will be a solar eclipse, when the moon blocks the light of the sun. It’s a time of darkness in the middle of the day. And it’s a time for reflection on how we can improve our...

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The author lives in Toronto, Canada. He has written for ExodusMagazine.org.