Op-Eds
Op-Eds by our Officers and Fellows do not necessarily represent the views or focus issues of the CJV.
Rabbi Yaakov Menken in the Daily Wire: It’s Time To Dispel The ‘Islamophobia’ Myth Once And For All
It’s time to stop pretending that bigotry against Muslims is the crisis, when that false charge is being used to defend and enable radical Islamism, antisemitism, and those who endanger Western civilization.
Rabbi Yaakov Menken and Kayla Gubov in JNS: Democrats have abandoned the fight against campus antisemitism
Fighting hate should never be a partisan issue. Yet a recent House committee hearing on antisemitism on college campuses showed how embarrassingly one-sided that fight against bigotry has become.
Rabbi Yaakov Menken in the Daily Caller: Are Progressive Rabbis Against Fighting Antisemitism?
One is forced to suspect that had Biden executed these same actions, the same left-wing bodies would be touting his support for defending Jews.
Rabbi Steven Pruzansky in Israel National News: The People’s Republic of Israel
The best days of the State of Israel, now 77 years young, are ahead of us, en route to complete redemption.
Rabbi Yaakov Menken in The Daily Signal: Student Visa Privileges End Where Support of Terrorism Begins
And to those who now cry foul because they’re facing consequences for waving the flag of a murderous terrorist group—you knew exactly what you were doing. You made your bed. Now lie in it.
Rabbi Moshe Parnes in JNS: Schumer’s failures, Trump’s actions
Between Schumer and Trump on who better understands, appreciates and has done more for the Jewish people, the president wins in a landslide.
Rabbi Ze’ev Smason in St. Louis Jewish Light: Should illegal immigrants be deported?
Policies cannot be based solely on emotion, however sincere. There must be some criteria by which we can confidently evaluate positions and give a thoughtful, critical response. Balancing compassion with adherence to the law is essential.
Yaakov Menken and Yoel Schonfeld in Daily Caller: Chuck Schumer Only Fights Antisemitism When It’s Convenient
Sadly, it seems likely that for Schumer, protection of the Jewish community took a back seat to political expediency.
Rabbi Yonason Goldson in St. Louis Jewish Light: Recognize spiritual greatness without idolization or cynicism
If we want to discover Truth, we need to reject superficial explanations and delve deep beneath the surface to find it.
Rabbi Menken in Townhall: President Trump’s Powerful Message to Tehran
President Trump’s airstrikes against Yemen’s Houthi rebels, a proxy of Iran, seeks to protect American interests and restore global stability.