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How to End World War IIISholom Ber Crombie · Crossroads · #997We must not forget that all this wickedness came to the world due to the weakness and lack of firm resolve in the face of terrorism.
Recalling the Days of Orange in Today's Deafening SilenceSholom Ber Crombie · Crossroads · #985The Prime Minister recently admitted that there is a construction freeze in Yehuda and Shomron, adding that he had no intention of expanding Jewish presence in this vital region.
The Right Is Learning How to RuleSholom Ber Crombie · Crossroads · #977The political right has apparently begun to learn how to rule the Jewish state.
The 5755 Election: What’s It All About?Sholom Ber Crombie · Crossroads · #965As Chabad Chassidim, we don ’ t just run a campaign once every two years; we do so every hour of every day .
Elections in Eretz Yisroel: A United Technical Religious Front – Now!Mdobry · Crossroads · #957As the deadline approaches for the respective political parties in Eretz Yisroel to submit their list of candidates to the Central Elections Committee for the 20th Knesset, Beis…
Elections 5755Sholom Ber Crombie · Crossroads · #952The Rebbe gave us a mission, and we don ’ t have the luxury of sitting idly and lamenting over this government ’ s failed policies of fear and loathing.
Quiet Returns to Yerushalayim – Or Has It?Sholom Ber Crombie · Crossroads · #951The time has come for someone to take peace more seriously.
The Pogroms of 5775Sholom Ber Crombie · Crossroads · #950Last week made it crystal clear: Those who avoided doing something about the rampaging intifada in Yerushalayim, stubbornly classifying the situation as minor incidents of…
Who Is a Jew? When Will They Ever Learn?Sholom Ber Crombie · Crossroads · #948Just as you can ’ t put a square peg into a round hole, you can ’ t tell someone who isn ’ t Jewish that he really is a Jew.
Post-War Vision: Borders of the Tanach, Not 1967Sholom Ber Crombie · Crossroads · #942To this day, only the political left in Eretz Yisroel has presented a concrete policy on the issue of the country ’ s permanent borders while the nationalist camp has merely…
Losing Our Protective EdgeSholom Ber Crombie · Crossroads · #941After a military operation lasting more than seven weeks (!), the Israel Defense Forces still didn ’ t obliterate the five rocket launchers that caused national paralysis.
Intermarriage: A Crisis of Jewish IdentitySholom Ber Crombie · Crossroads · #940“ I hear that you are writing in the newspapers now ,” the Rebbe said to Ms. Geula Cohen . “ Nu, writing is also good, but it ’ s not the main thing. The main thing is the youth.
You Have Failed Miserably, Mr. Prime Minister! It’s Time for You to Pack Your Bags!Sholom Ber Crombie · Crossroads · #939How many times have we cried out that the Israel Defense Forces are being constrained by world opinion?
A Country of Civilian Heroes and Cowardly LeadersSholom Ber Crombie · Crossroads · #937If the higher political echelons in Eretz Yisroel had thus far been worried about authorizing a military operation due to public backlash or placing their Cabinet portfolios at…
There Is Only One OptionSholom Ber Crombie · Crossroads · #936The former head of the General Security Services (Shin Bet), Avi Dichter , doesn ’ t see any other solution except re-conquering the Gaza Strip .
What Happened to Netzarim Can Happen to Tel AvivSholom Ber Crombie · Crossroads · #935A small terrorist organization sitting in Gaza has managed to paralyze an entire country, something that all the Arab armies haven’t been able to do for over sixty years.
Israeli Routine:children to Shelters, Drivers with HelmetsSholom Ber Crombie · Crossroads · #934Not a single government minister is prepared to wage all-out war and totally eliminate the terrorists.
Did the Government Do All That It Could?Sholom Ber Crombie · Crossroads · #933Our government speaks in high and mighty terms about taking harsh retribution against Hamas. But they are lying. Bombing a few empty buildings won’t accomplish anything.
Who Knows Three? Three Are the MothersSholom Ber Crombie · Crossroads · #932In recent years we’ve had several kinds of mothers. First, there were the “Four Mothers” who demanded that the IDF withdraw from Lebanon – and won.
One People, One DestinySholom Ber Crombie · Crossroads · #931It’s no coincidence that the kidnapping of three Jewish high school boys took place near Chevron and all rescue efforts are presently focused on this area.
Torah Study Is in Danger – And Where Really Is the Money?Sholom Ber Crombie · Crossroads · #929The preface to the Oslo Expense Report states: “With this amount [933 billion shekels], it would have been possible to guarantee the current income levels for 3,500,000 Arabs over…
The Talks Have Failed Bibi Must Be Impeached!Sholom Ber Crombie · Crossroads · #928How have we become so apathetic to the current situation, in which the murder of Jews is considered a routine occurrence?
Why is it that when a young Jewish woman is murdered in the heart of ESholom Ber Crombie · Crossroads · #926Why is it that when a young Jewish woman is murdered in the heart of Eretz HaKodesh simply because she is Jewish, no one seems to care? Maybe we’ve just gotten used to it.
An Unanswered CrySholom Ber Crombie · Crossroads · #924Now, of all times, as we face criticism from all directions regarding the path of Chabad in bringing all Jews closer to the Torah, or alternatively, the criticism thrown our way…
“Who Is a Jew?” or “Who Is an Israeli?”Sholom Ber Crombie · Crossroads · #922Regrettably, many of the politicians in Eretz Yisroel fail to understand the difference between an Israeli and a Jew.
Grow Up, Politicians – And Get to Work!Sholom Ber Crombie · Crossroads · #921With a little mutual respect and true Ahavas Yisroel, the national-religious community would be more connected to us.
The Myth of the Demographic ThreatSholom Ber Crombie · Crossroads · #918The real number of Arabs living beyond the Green Line is 1,400,000.
Making ‘History’…Sholom Ber Crombie · Crossroads · #916It’s quite clear to everyone, including Messrs.
NRP: No Rules, PleaseSholom Ber Crombie · Crossroads · #915The number-two man in the re-born National Religious Party joined the coalition, claiming that he would be its nationalist gauge.
From Gaza Street to Gaza CitySholom Ber Crombie · Crossroads · #914When the prime minister declared that he would not evacuate settlements, there were many who breathed a sigh of relief and folded up their protest signs.
Gone Is the Bulldozer – Will More Follow Him?Sholom Ber Crombie · Crossroads · #912All those who spoke about Sharon’s “ideological revolution” explained in fiery speeches how he had changed his positions, betrayed his past, and brought untold pain and suffering to the settlers.
Where Were You When ‘Oslo III’ Was Signed?Beis Moshiach (staff) · Crossroads · #911Despite the tragedy of freeing terrorists with Jewish blood on their hands, this isn’t the real story.
Pollard Is Waiting for ObamaSholom Ber Crombie · Crossroads · #910Interpretation of this classified information shows that it was at a security level far greater than the data Jonathan Pollard gave to the Israelis, when he was employed by U.S.
An Illusory Quiet: What’s Really Happening on the Lebanese Border?Sholom Ber Crombie · Crossroads · #908Back in the early days of the IDF, there were Special Forces, such as Unit 101, made up of courageous elite fighters.
What Obama Understands…Sholom Ber Crombie · Crossroads · #907According to those who know, when Menachem Begin flew to Camp David, he didn’t really think that he would return home with a signed agreement on uprooting Jewish settlements and recognizing the “Palestinian” people.
Zero Hour – Iran: We Are a Nation AloneSholom Ber Crombie · Crossroads · #905If only there was an Israeli leader who would recognize that we are “a people that will dwell alone,” and realize the tremendous strength of the Jewish People.
Sacrifices of the Diplomatic ProcessSholom Ber Crombie · Crossroads · #904“We once called them ‘sacrifices of peace,’ and today they are sacrifices of the diplomatic process,” said Defense Minister Moshe Yaalon the previous week.
All Jews Are the Same, Especially to a MissileSholom Ber Crombie · Crossroads · #903During the week when the United States showed a glimmer of sanity as it decided not to support the agreement designed to give carte blanche to Iran’s uranium enrichment program,…
Expulsion Orders Next Summer?Sholom Ber Crombie · Crossroads · #902We’re talking about a questionable “gesture” to the head of the PLO, a terrorist organization dedicated to the principle of murdering Jews – men, women, and children.
Why Are We Capturing Murderers?Sholom Ber Crombie · Crossroads · #900The media calls them “escape tunnels”, since they were designed for illegal purposes, after all organized passageways used for smuggling goods to the Gaza Strip had been blocked off.
Bibi Talks the Talk While Iran Walks the WalkSholom Ber Crombie · Crossroads · #898We have a prime minister who is an excellent public speaker in perfect English.
Bibi, Enough Babbling – Take Action!Sholom Ber Crombie · Crossroads · #897A few weeks ago , the people of Eretz Yisroel commemorated forty years since the colossal catastrophe of the Yom Kippur War.
Has Everyone Gone Mad?Sholom Ber Crombie · Crossroads · #893The public debate in Eretz Yisroel used to revolve around the release of Arab terrorists and whether this was a proper way to save the lives of IDF soldiers .
On the Verge of the Next ExpulsionSholom Ber Crombie · Crossroads · #892The prime minister is determined to carve out a place for himself in the annals of history as the one who established the permanent borders of the Jewish state.
Bennett the ImpostorSholom Ber Crombie · Crossroads · #890Since the Gush Katif expulsion, the political left in Eretz Yisroel has cried out for a strong Likud prime minister who will succeed in reenacting the crimes of his predecessor, Ariel Sharon.
The Wound Still FestersSholom Ber Crombie · Crossroads · #889Housing and Construction Minister Uri Ariel stood on the podium for several minutes, unable to speak as his voice was choked with tears.
Kowtowing to Public Opinion Is the Hallmark of a Politican, Not a Chief RabbiSholom Ber Crombie · Crossroads · #887The Rebbe saw back then how the institution of the rabbinate was being dragged into politics.
Who’s Preventing Construction in Yerushalayim?Sholom Ber Crombie · Crossroads · #886As far as the government of Israel is concerned, it would be far better if there were no Jews in East Jerusalem, thereby sparing them the political headache of dealing with the…
The Third Intifada Has Already BegunSholom Ber Crombie · Crossroads · #883Arabs understand nothing short of real strength. They never heard of restraint as a form of strength.
Believe in Your Cause and the World Will FollowSholom Ber Crombie · Crossroads · #881The serious damage inflicted upon Israel’s anti-terror operations is a direct result of the submissiveness demonstrated by these PR mavens.
Terrorism: Banned in BostonSholom Ber Crombie · Crossroads · #878Suddenly, the world discovers that even in the tranquility of New England, a city with no “occupation forces” or roadblocks, Muslim jihadists blow up innocent children.
Behind the  Anxious HeadlinesSholom Ber Crombie · Crossroads · #872The whole world now sees that steps taken by the government of Israel aren’t worth the newspaper on which they appear.
Beware: Obama’s Visit, a Honey-Coated Boobytrap!Sholom Ber Crombie · Crossroads · #871The upcoming visit of the President of the United States to Eretz Yisroel poses a real problem for the future security of the Jewish homeland.
Induction or Inculcation?Sholom Ber Crombie · Crossroads · #870They claim that they want to draft the ultra-Orthodox in order to save the country, to increase the level of partnership, to enable all to join in bearing the national burden, and…
Why Does the Rebbe Oppose Autonomy?Sholom Ber Crombie · Crossroads · #864“If they have to evacuate an outpost, they shouldn’t do it on Shabbos,” said Jewish Home chairman Naftali Bennett.
The voting public must now remind the prime minister that he received Sholom Ber Crombie · Crossroads · #863Haven’t we been down this road before, marked by vague statements on the obligation to drive Jews out of their homes in accordance with the law, resulting in the destruction of entire Jewish settlements?
To our great regret, even some in the ideological right-wing are talkiSholom Ber Crombie · Crossroads · #860To our great regret, even some in the ideological right-wing are talking about granting autonomy to the “Palestinians.” Just recently, political novice Naftali Bennett, the newly…
The War of DisengagementSholom Ber Crombie · Crossroads · #858The tremendous pain associated with the deadly missile attack on Nachlat Har Chabad is twofold.
National Security at Bargain PricesSholom Ber Crombie · Crossroads · #855So here are the facts: Replace the word Manhattan with Beersheva, Sderot, and Otef Aza – an area inhabited by hundreds of thousands of people.
Political Unity or Uniformity?Sholom Ber Crombie · Crossroads · #854While it’s been good to hear all the talk about uniting the religious and right-wing parties, this unity must be real, disqualifying no one and opening the door to everyone.
Ramat Aviv in Exchange for Peace?Sholom Ber Crombie · Crossroads · #852It’s always the right-wing that has to make concessions for the sake of peace.
It is the height of foolishness to take America’s views on how to dealSholom Ber Crombie · Crossroads · #848It is the height of foolishness to take America’s views on how to deal with a threat to our very existence into account.
Lubavitchers Must EnlistSholom Ber Crombie · Crossroads · #846In the days preceding both the Six Day War and the Yom Kippur War, the Rebbe expressed complete confidence that we would emerge victorious.
Translated by Michoel Leib Dobry It’s important to publicize the namesSholom Ber Crombie · Crossroads · #845It’s important to publicize the names of those people who spearheaded the disgraceful process of the Gush Katif expulsion.
Danger: Baseless Hatred AheadSholom Ber Crombie · Crossroads · #842Everyone is currently speaking about “quotas.” It would be appropriate to recall the holy position of the Rebbe on this matter, combining absolute and indisputable adherence to…
Every leader must know that the only way to bring peace and security iSholom Ber Crombie · Crossroads · #841Every leader must know that the only way to bring peace and security is “that the approach should be according to Mr. Shamir’s.” Not the Mr.
Shattering the Illusion of PeaceSholom Ber Crombie · Crossroads · #840Today, everything is blowing up in our faces.
Zero Hour for the Young SettlementsSholom Ber Crombie · Crossroads · #836Grassroots protests at intersections around the country can and will produce powerful results, thereby initiating a real battle to put a halt to the current wave of destruction.
A Chance to Clean Up Their ActSholom Ber Crombie · Crossroads · #835The declaration of this new left-right regime may be the very thing to keep us from falling into the abyss. No one can claim anymore that this is a right-wing government.
A Prime MinisterSholom Ber Crombie · Crossroads · #833The Rebbe was not wasting valuable time (G-d forbid) during those dozens of farbrengens when he spoke about political matters.
Rewriting HistorySholom Ber Crombie · Crossroads · #829Just as it’s impossible to separate the Hezbollah threat in the north from the Hamas threat in the south, there can be no distinction between the bullets that ended the lives of…
There’s Only One Way to Win a WarSholom Ber Crombie · Crossroads · #828The recent missile barrage from the Gaza Strip could have been prevented.
What Did Netanyahu Tell Obama?Sholom Ber Crombie · Crossroads · #827If there is one issue that has been identified with Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu more than any other, it’s the Iranian nuclear threat.
If Not Now, When?Sholom Ber Crombie · Crossroads · #825Translated by Michoel Leib Dobry During this past week we heard more threatening statements aga...
An Intifada in YerushalayimSholom Ber Crombie · CrossroadsWith the atmosphere of incredible tension during recent weeks and in light of the four terrible murders, there ’ s also something that we can do.