Pini Dunner
ARTICLES BY: Pini Dunner
The Land of Israel Defies Any Borders
This week marked the 96th anniversary of the untimely death of Rabbi Yisrael Abba Citron, who passed away in 1927 at the age of 46....
Jewish Holidays Connect Us to Our Past, Our Grandparents, and Our Loved Ones
“Hearts & Minds II: An Original Look at Jewish Festivals & Significant Jewish Dates” by Pini Dunner (Otzrot, 2023) Rabbi Pini Dunner’s new collection of articles...
History Warns Us of the Dangers of Unintended Consequences
Recently, I started to listen to a series of podcasts called “The Rest is History,” featuring British historians Tom Holland and Dominic Sandbrook. No stone...
Lessons From the Torah and Trump: We Must and Should Respect the Judiciary
In January of 49 BCE, Julius Caesar, then the governor of Cisalpine Gaul, Transalpine Gaul, and Illyricum, boldly led the 13th Legion -- comprising approximately...
Beware of False Prophets — Especially When They Offer Medical Cures
The late Canadian-born Dr. Hulda Regehr Clark (1928-2009) was a highly controversial figure. She began her college education at the University of Saskatchewan, where she...
The Smallest Details of Faith Can Be the Key to Our Success
I doubt you will have ever heard of Ewen Edward Samuel Montagu. He was born in 1901 into an illustrious British Jewish family, as the...
If Israeli Leaders Act in Ways That Undermine Faith, They Could Follow Moses’ Path
I need to confess something: I have, over time, developed a considerable expertise in bitter disagreements and intractable arguments -- particularly those that take place...
An Open Letter to Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal
Below is an open letter to Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-MA): Dear Representative Jayapal, Earlier this week, I came across the remarks you made at a rally, where...
The Jenin Operation Showed That Israel Preserves Life
Over the past week, the unfolding of the Jenin operation has sparked concerns about potential violence near Israel’s populated areas. Thankfully, the IDF achieved an...
Why the Spirit Will Always Triumph Over the Sword
Emmanuel-Auguste-Dieudonné -- better known as Emmanuel, comte de Las Cases (1766-1842) -- was a French naval officer, and the esteemed author of a bestselling atlas....
Material Abundance, Without Meaningful Purpose, Leads to a Sad Life
In his iconic masterpiece, "The Picture of Dorian Gray," Oscar Wilde made a profound observation that continues to resound with enduring relevance: “Nowadays people know...
Creating a Bridge Between Secular and Religious Jews, Then and Now
This week, I had the distinct pleasure of meeting Rabbi Chaim Gantz. To say he is extraordinary would be an understatement. This was our first...
A Bright Hope for Spiritual Jewish Life in America
In March 1924, almost 100 years ago, three exceptional rabbinic leaders crossed the Atlantic to launch a mission that would last eight months, and would...
You’re Never Too Old to Accept Change — and That Can Change Your Life
I just saw this wonderful quote from Robert C. Gallagher, author of the definitive biography of Ernie Davis (who was the first African-American to win...
