ALEX STERNBERG ARTICLES

As the dark clouds of antisemitism gather to cast a shadow over Jewish communities worldwide, the question ” Where is the JDL today when we need them?” is repeated with increasing frequency. What was the contribution of the Jewish Defense League (JDL) and its leader, Rabbi Meir Kahane (ZT”L), that this question lingers in the psyche of so many Jews globally? Kahane established the JDL in response to the increasing attacks on Jews in Brooklyn and other Jewish communities durin

The situation in New York City and its surrounding boroughs is worsening daily. Antisemitic groups, including Hamas supporters, are targeting peaceful Orthodox neighborhoods in Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens with their antisemitic and anti-Israel messages. Some images show hope—religious Jews wearing kippahs confronting the attackers—but these efforts are unorganized, spontaneous, and insufficient. We need to improve our response. It’s crucial to take proactive steps to defe

Alex Sternberg and Chuck Norris interviewed by Geraldo Rivera My phone kept buzzing nonstop with messages about Chuck Norris’s passing. I quickly shared a cherished photo with Chuck on my Facebook page, confirming my friendship with the renowned karate champion and actor. Soon, many others posted their own pictures with the legendary champ. Seeing all those photos, I understood that Chuck’s true kindness — always willing to take a picture with anyone — was what made him speci

As terror rises, Israel faces a fierce debate: Does justice require executing convicted terrorists, or does it betray Jewish values? Arab terrorism has been rising not only in Gaza but also in Judea and Samaria (the West Bank ). Terrorists are mounting deadly attacks with increasing frequency. Some believe this increase in terror is directly tied to lenient prison sentences meted out by the courts. Even when the sentence is life in prison without the possibility of parole, te

Chag HaBikurim (Bringing the First Produce) marks the time when the Jewish people, upon entering the land of Israel, evolved into an...

Ascending it is controversial in Judaism, but I found it spiritually uplifting. have wanted to visit the Temple Mount ( Har Habayit ) ...

In a “New York Times” op-ed, former U.S. officials ignore the many times that Israel has offered peace and territory, only to be met with terror.

Trump’s proposal to relocate Gazans sparks Arab backlash—reviving decades-old debates over Palestinian identity, displacement, and the...

It seems that for extreme liberal progressives, Rabbi Meir Kahane has become the “Rabbi who must not be named.” When Lizzy Savetsky, a...