Rabbi Manis Friedman is a world-renowned author, lecturer and philosopher; and co-founder of Bais Chana Institute of Jewish Studies in Minnesota. He has recently released a book on the subject, “To Win a War (the Jewish Way): A Guide to Post-war Sanity.”
To Win a War touches on all the hot-button topics related to the war in Gaza, including:
What is the true cause of the Israeli/Arab conflict, and how do we end it?
What are the limitations of being the only democracy in the middle east?
What are the Jewish war ethics and how do we achieve real peace?
How do we end antisemitism and gain respect among the nations?
Rabbi Elkanah Shmotkin is the Director of Jewish Educational Media (JEM), and is co-author of the book, The Rebbe’s Early Years.
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Any update on when this is actually scheduled to take place?
It says the new time, it’s 8:30 tonight
We didn’t start this war. The objective is defense, and our sovereignty in our homeland. It is quite simple really.
We sit on armchairs, we do not let our own children go to fight in the war, we need weaponry from Biden, but we have plenty of opinions.
Our children don’t even take part in field technical development of high tech weapons.
Who is we? Who are our children? Speak for yourself.
Sorry for my impolite response. I appreciate your sentiment and comment. We all try to do our part.
I heard only a bit but it was disappointing and somewhat aggravating. 1) Our purpose in this war is not to seek “peace” but to defend ourselves. Ultimately that may well bring us quiet, and it may be good for the other side but our purpose is to defend our people. 2) We do not seek to kill civilians, and yes, Rabbi, that is moral. Civilians are sometimes killed and it’s not because they don’t always identify themselves but because Hamas is embedded into the population. If people want to change that, they should pressure Egypt to open the border.… Read more »
we all watched them celebrate and participate in the attacks, yes, even the ones in the cribs
I recently made a social media account posed as “Chabad-Lubavitch”. I posted experts from a video of the rebbe speaking strongly and clearly regarding the situation in Eretz Yisrael. I received the following reply: “currently Chabad Lubavitch is not outspoken on Israel as they don’t want to be associated with Zionism, only the health and welfare of fellow Jews” This response is heartbreaking to receive, but it reflects the mentality of the current “Aguch” administration in Israel and the USA. I am looking for donors who want to make the Rebbe’s opinion concerning both Pekuach Nefesh matters in Erez Yisrael… Read more »
i and we own israel and we our safe becuse no one can harm us because are life and protection comes from hashem!! and whoever is coming to thretenwe have a mitzva from hashem to kill you at all costs so back off!!! or else!!!…
Why is there so much antisemitism here and abroad??