Celebrities Rally around a Murderer
The cause of Marwan Barghouti.
December 10, 2025
Sports Betting vs. Serving God
The seductive apps stand in contradiction to the values of discipline, patience, honesty, and the dignity of earned accomplishment.
Since the liberalization of laws restricting sports betting and online gambling, businesses offering opportunities to engage in these pursuits have boomed, and there are frequent reports that they have become destructive for a growing number of people, especially young men. Last month, this newsletter linked to a post by the rabbi and social worker Larry Rothwachs about how this scourge has affected Orthodox communities. Rothwachs follows up with an analysis of its appeal, and how to combat it, from which other communities might also learn:
December 10, 2025
UNRWA Has Been Replaced in Gaza
It’s now time to shut down the organization everywhere.
The Deep Roots of Christian Zionism Have Nothing to Do with Messianic Prophecies
No heresy.
Sports Betting vs. Serving God
The seductive apps stand in contradiction to the values of discipline, patience, honesty, and the dignity of earned accomplishment.
How Galveston Became a Haven for Jews
A gateway to the American West.