Author: Mark Hershlag

Photo Credit: pixabay If you’ve ever played the game of hide and seek, you know that those who hide actually want to be found. The same is with G-d, He is hiding because He wants us to find Him! On today’s episode of leap of faith, Penina speaks with Mike Mintz, who shares how his […]

Photo Credit: courtesy, Dr. Linda Zollschan Dr. Linda Zollschan Independent historian Dr. Linda Zollschan has authored a blockbuster article challenging the definition – until this point, accepted by all historians in the field — of an inscription on a gold coin issued by Rome at the conclusion of Vespasian’s war against the Jews of Judaea. […]

Photo Credit: David Cohen/FLASH90 Joint Arab List leaders Ayman Odeh and Ahmad Tibi at a protest against violence in the Arab sector, October 03, 2019. Arab MKs are critical of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for condemning violence in their communities. In recent days, Arab towns in Israel have seen a surge in violence, which brought […]

Photo Credit: Jewish Press Mr. Gold planned to be with one of his children for Yom Kippur. Two days beforehand, his plans fell through and he had to stay at home. He approached the gabbai of his shul to ask whether there were any seats still available. “We’re almost at 100 percent capacity,” said the […]

Photo Credit: Noam Revkin Fenton (courtesy) President Rivlin visits a hostel for former women prisoners and a day center for young people released from prison As part of the month of forgiveness and repentance that leads up to Yom Kippur, President Reuven Rivlin visited many individuals who had submitted to him requests for clemency and […]