Tag: israel
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From New York to Sydney – The Quiet Normalization of Antisemitism
New York City has long been a place where Jewish life is visible, active, and publicly affirmed. For generations, Jews came to this city not because it was perfect, but because it was possible—to live openly, build institutions, argue loudly, disagree politically, and still expect basic physical safety and civic protection. That assumption is no…
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The Ceasefire That Exposed the Movement’s True Intent
For nearly two years, a single phrase dominated the rhetoric of Western activists, celebrities, and self-styled humanitarians: “Ceasefire now.” It appeared on signs at marches, in email signatures, and as hashtags across X and Instagram. It was shouted across campuses, projected on government buildings, and printed on designer tote bags. The demand became a moral…
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This Is What We Fought For
by Skylar Ribotsky In the early hours this morning, Jewish lives around the world seemed to pause. We refreshed news feeds, held our breath, and waited—for our people to come home, for the moment we’d see them reunited with their families in Israel. Most of us never knew these hostages. We wouldn’t have known their…
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As Sukkot Begins, Jews Face the Second Anniversary of October 7 Amid Ceasefire Talks and Calls for “Resistance”
By Corey RibotskyOctober 5, 2025 A Festival of Joy Shadowed by Memory and Unrest As the Jewish people around the world prepare to enter their sukkah—fragile, temporary dwellings symbolizing faith, humility, and resilience—many are confronting an emotional paradox.This year, the first full day of Sukkot, a biblically mandated festival of rejoicing, coincides with the second…
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From Bomb Shelter to Resolve: Why My Trip to Israel Changed Everything
By: Skylar Ribotsky Since October 7th, I’ve used this platform at The Ribotsky Institute to speak out against the horrifying rise of antisemitism. That day—the brutal, premeditated massacre of civilians by Hamas—marked a before and after not just in Israel, but for Jews around the world. I always knew antisemitism existed. I knew it was…
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When the World Turned Away: Why Israel’s Fight Is Everyone’s Fight
By Corey Ribotsky On October 7, 2023, the world witnessed one of the most barbaric terrorist attacks in modern history. Hamas militants stormed into Israel, raping women, executing children, burning civilians alive, and dragging hostages deep into Gaza. The cruelty was not spontaneous—it was planned, filmed, celebrated. But instead of global moral clarity, the world…
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The Weaponization of Protesting will Tear America and the World Apart
In cities around the world—from Paris to New York to Los Angeles—what began as political demonstrations has spiraled into something far more dangerous. This is no longer protest. It is an unraveling of civil society, driven by manipulated narratives, political cowardice, and a media establishment that has spent years redefining violence as activism. Los Angeles…
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Assad’s Ouster: Global Reactions Range from Jubilation to Alarm as Russia Faces a Major Setback
The sudden fall of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s regime, toppled by jihadi militants, has reverberated across the globe, igniting celebration, trepidation, and widespread geopolitical recalculations. The collapse marks not only a pivotal moment for Syria and the Middle East but also a significant failure for Russia, whose steadfast support for Assad over the past decade…
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North Korea Joins Russia: A New Axis in a World on Edge
The recent deployment of North Korean troops to Russia marks a dramatic shift in global geopolitics, signaling the formation of a new and dangerous alliance between two authoritarian regimes. What began as covert support has now evolved into direct military cooperation, with North Korean soldiers reportedly being trained for deployment to Ukraine. This unprecedented move…
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A Year Later: Standing United Against Those Who Seek to Destroy Us
By: Corey Ribotsky As the first anniversary of the Hamas attack on Israel approaches, anti-terror units of federal and local law enforcement are on heightened alert, preparing for the possibility of additional violence. The world holds its breath, bracing for what may come. For us as Jews, however, this day signifies more than just another…
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History Repeats: How the Crusades and Iran’s Proxies Misjudged the Power of Homeland Unity
As October 7, 2024, looms right around the corner, we are reminded of the atrocities that occurred one year ago and the citizens of multiple countries that still are in captivity by terrorists. Today is Rosh Hashana, the Jewish New Year, and in reflection on the past year’s events we at The Ribotsky Institute, think…
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Let’s Be Clear: Hassan Nasrallah Led a Terrorist Organization, Not a Political Party
The recent Israeli airstrike that killed Hezbollah’s leader, Hassan Nasrallah, has sparked significant media coverage. Yet, the portrayal of Nasrallah in much of the Western media is deeply problematic. Outlets describe him as a “political figure” or a “major military leader,” framing his legacy as if he were just another regional politician. This dangerously softens…
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The Real Threat to Democracy is from the Democrat Party Itself…
On Wednesday, Washington witnessed two significant speeches. Both speeches highlighted issues that concern those of us who are deeply worried about the state of our democracy, the growing tenure in the world, and the future of our families. Prime Minister Bibi Netanyahu delivered a powerful address to the House of Representatives, defending Israel’s military actions…
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Someday you will be asked – Where were you when it all began….Again
On the second night of Passover, we as Jews living in America are dealing with the feeble-minded demonstrations by college students on some of our most prestigious universities’ campuses which not only gives cause for concern, but it comes with a dark shadow of the past. Never before have so many ignorant college students who…
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