Pini Dunner
ARTICLES BY: Pini Dunner
Haredi and Secular Jews Must All Serve the Israeli Nation, and Find Purpose Together
I have just returned from a week in Israel, where, together with a delegation from our Beverly Hills community, we visited countless places, met diverse...
In the 1840s, a Jewish Outreach Effort Led to Real Change; It Can Happen Today
On February 5, 1840, the Jewish community of Damascus was rocked by an accusation that exploded onto the consciousness of the Levant and soon began...
Why Does the World Hate Israel, and Not Hamas?
As the smoke cleared last Saturday and the echoes of gunfire faded, four Israeli hostages stumbled into the blinding light of freedom, dramatically rescued from...
Outrageous Antisemitic Incident at New Jersey High School Shows Lack of Leadership
According to Simon Sinek, the bestselling British-American author and organizational consultant renowned for his leadership expertise, “Leadership is not about being in charge … it...
How Do Progressive College Protestors Justify Support from Hamas and Iran?
“Dear university students in the United States of America, you are standing on the right side of history. You have now formed a branch of...
Amid Anti-Jewish and Anti-Israel Persecution, We Can Find Hope in Our History
I have always tried to live my life by the Hanlon’s Razor rule: “Never attribute to malice that which is adequately explained by stupidity.” This pithy...
Amid Israeli Deaths in Gaza War, How Do We Accept All the Evil in the World?
This week, the news of multiple IDF casualties in Gaza came like a gut punch, leaving us breathless with grief. Initially, we were told that...
The College Protests Are About Chaos, Violence, and Politics — Not Peace
One of the most fascinating ethical narratives of the Talmud (Shabbat 31a) recalls an engaging exchange between Hillel the Elder and a potential convert to...
As Certain as Death and Taxes: The Unyielding Persistence of Antisemitism
In November 1789, as he neared the end of his life, Benjamin Franklin penned a letter to the French scientist Jean-Baptiste Le Roy; Franklin was...
Yizkor: We Should Remember the Best Version of Our Loved Ones
In the Ashkenazi tradition, the Yizkor service stands out as an emotional highlight of each festival. On specially designated days, those who have lost parents,...
This Passover, Combine Respect for Tradition with the Courage to Innovate
Henry Kissinger once famously said, “Whenever you have two alternatives, the first thing you have to do is to look for the third that you...
How Ramban Can Offer Hope in Dark Times for Israel’s Future
A report in January revealed that the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) was experiencing significant mental health issues with some of their members as a result of...
Fighting Hatred at the United Nations, One Person at a Time
This week I met one of my heroes. What was even nicer is that this hero didn't turn out to be a disappointment. On the...
Joe Lieberman Was a True Man of Faith
I was deeply saddened by Senator Joseph “Joe” Lieberman’s passing earlier this week. A colossus in American politics, Senator Lieberman exemplified the essence of principled...
