Posts Tagged: Ronn Torossian
Examining the Fight for Israel at the United Nations
Danny Danon, who formerly served as Israel’s ambassador to the United Nations and now serves as Chairman of the World Likud, has just released a...
Reflections on a Return to Israel
After two years of not visiting Israel due to COVID-19, I spent 10 days in Israel during Passover. There were so many special things, special...
Russian Invasion of Ukraine Proves Israel Can Only Rely on Israel
Just like that, the world is a different place -- and there are scary times ahead. Like many Jews praying for Ukraine, I also worry...
What I Miss About Israel
This week (finally!) the Israeli government is expected to announce an end to restrictions on tourism to Israel. I haven’t been to Israel in over...
On Iran, Ben & Jerry’s, and Kosher Restaurants
Some random musings on news surrounding the Jewish world: Famously, Mike Tyson once told a reporter, “Everyone has a plan until they get punched in...
Meeting an Unstoppable Jewish Immigrant
I just finished reading "Unstoppable: Siggi B. Wilzig's Astonishing Journey From Auschwitz Survivor and Penniless Immigrant to Wall Street Legend." It's an amazing must-read book...
Naftali Bennett Is Good for Israel
It appears that congratulations are in order for 49-year old Naftali Bennett, who seems primed to be Israel’s new prime minister. Bennett is a proud...
Experiencing a Satmar Celebration
My close friend, Herman Shiya Friedman, invited me to attend the wedding celebration of his son on Tuesday night in Williamsburg, hosted by the ultra-Orthodox...
Living Is More Important Than Good PR
I am a proud Jewish Zionist, who unabashedly stands with and supports the State of Israel. In the last week, we have all seen celebrities call...
On Home Demolitions and Terrorists
Israel's highest court recently announced it will not allow the destruction of the home of a terrorist who killed Sergeant First Class Amit Ben Yigal...
Remembering Ze’ev Jabotinsky 80 Years After His Death
Ze’ev Jabotinsky died on August 4, 1940 -- yet so much of what this great Zionist visionary said is still relevant today. Picture Jabotinsky urging the...
A Novel Shows That We All Have the Power to Change the World
Over the weekend, I read a great novel -- The Remembrance: Nathan’s Memoir by Larry Roth. For those of us who believe in a higher...
Why Is There a Church at the Largest Jewish Cemetery in the World?
World leaders are planning to gather at Auschwitz this year to commemorate the 75th anniversary of its liberation, and Auschwitz survivors will be guests at...
The Threat of Terrorism at Home
I recently finished reading a new book, Terror in the Cradle of Liberty by Ilya I. Feoktistov, and found it simultaneously fascinating and terrifying. This...
