Daas Torah - Issues of Jewish Identity

  https://www.politico.com/news/2026/08/12/tolerating-netanyahu-two-step-why-white-house-can-live-with-israels-rejection-peace-plan-01033659...

 "In this book I trace the origins of appeasement, and follow its course from 1914–39. Often those who sought a lenient peace in 1919, ...

Avoda Zara (55a) Rav Yehuda said to Rava bar Rav Yitzḥak: Now, were I dead I would not have been able to tell you the explanation of this ma...

  https://www.politico.com/news/2026/08/11/americas-allies-doubt-us-negotiating-tactics-in-israel-after-netanyahu-rejected-peace-plan-010344...

  https://www.israelhayom.com/2026/08/12/diplomats-fear-trump-is-losing-influence/ According to Politico, diplomats warn that Prime Minister...

 Teshuvos V’hanhagos (2:410) Question: Is it permitted to vote in a room associated (a hall or basement) with a church? Answer: The Shulcha...

 Teshuvos Vhanhagos 02:412) Question: Is it permitted to look at a clock on a Church for the correct time? Answer : It would appear that th...

  https://forward.com/news/844343/mamdani-rabbis-new-york-jews-israel/ New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani heard a clear message Monday from ...

  https://www.politico.com/news/2026/08/10/trump-childhood-vaccine-executive-order-01031314 The move comes months ahead of the midterm elect...

  https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/6021147-trump-executive-order-mmr-vaccine/ Without evidence, Trump also claimed that the MMR vaccine...

  https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2026/08/10/trump-administration-order-would-upend-nations-childhood-vaccine-schedule/ President Do...

 Igros Moshe (OC4:40:26) Question: Is it permissible for children to play basketball in a hall which is part of  a church? Answer . It is ce...

  https://www.nbcnews.com/storyline/orlando-nightclub-massacre/trump-claim-muslims-don-t-assimilate-false-politifact-finds-n594686 Hannity s...