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Barrel of a Gun
I have a secret that I’ve never told anyone before. For more than 20 years, it’s been too embarrassing and traumatic to revisit.
Rav Hayim Leiter
Jan 2, 20241 min read


The Fault Lies
The Shabbat of Nov 16 ended as it normally does in times of war. We all ran straight to our phones to see the news.
Rav Hayim Leiter
Dec 21, 20231 min read


The King of the Free World
I loved growing up in America. Prior to my first year learning in Israel, I believed that there was no better country in the world.
Rav Hayim Leiter
Dec 11, 20231 min read


These Catastrophic Mistakes
The hostages testimony has left me with one question: where are the righteous gentiles of Gaza? Are there no stories of people there aiding
Rav Hayim Leiter
Dec 5, 20231 min read


The Ceasefire War
The past few days have been excruciating. Israel has brought home more than 50 of the 240 hostages while having to free three times as many
Rav Hayim Leiter
Nov 29, 20231 min read


The Biggest Barrage Yet
A few days ago, I set out to pick up my youngest from a play date — an innocuous little trip that’s usually uneventful. But as I started out
Rav Hayim Leiter
Nov 27, 20231 min read


Who Are Our Enemies?
At a recent rally, Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) voiced her astonishment that any faith leaders, even rabbis, would not call for a ceasefire
Rav Hayim Leiter
Nov 16, 20231 min read


Fear Cannot Dictate Our Actions
Jews are being killed all over the world. I’m not just referring to the war in Gaza. While it’s true that the daily count of soldiers who
Rav Hayim Leiter
Nov 9, 20231 min read


For God's Sake
As I stepped onto the sidewalk and the door shut behind me, the siren went off. I had just finished the first of two Britot scheduled in
Rav Hayim Leiter
Nov 7, 20231 min read


Wake Up Diaspora Jewry! Your Fate is Tied to Israel's
A few days ago, I was finally able to speak to my friend Akiva. Like so many other reservists, he was called into active duty on Simchat
Rav Hayim Leiter
Oct 26, 20231 min read


Dancing in the Stairwell
Simchat Torah morning began as most holidays do. I started on my way to synagogue, bidding passerbys a Shabbat Shalom and a Hag Sameach,
Rav Hayim Leiter
Oct 15, 20231 min read


We'll Never Get Our Phil
We lost a special soul recently. Cantor Phil Sherman was best known as the mohel to the stars, being the mohel for many famous families
Rav Hayim Leiter
Sep 10, 20231 min read


A Jewish Pot Calls the Kettle Black
An article entitled, “An anti-circumcision activist’s lawsuit sheds light on concerns over antisemitism in the movement,” recently appeared
Rav Hayim Leiter
Sep 4, 20231 min read


אל תעגלו פינות בבחירת מוהל
זה משאיר להורים פתרון אחד בלבד — להיות פרואקטיבי. כדי שברית המילה תעבור בשלום ולא תהיה אירוע טראומטי, כמוהל עצמי, אלו המלצותי להורים
Rav Hayim Leiter
Jul 25, 20231 min read


Don't Cut Corners When Choosing a Mohel
Recently there have been two news reports in two different Hebrew publications about the dangers of Brit Milah. The first is
Rav Hayim Leiter
Jul 20, 20231 min read


Stumbling On The Messiah in The Emirates
I never thought I’d set foot in the United Arab Emirates, let alone do so twice in one week. But it just so happened that the two brit milah
Rav Hayim Leiter
Jun 20, 20231 min read


למה מלתי את בָני
לאחרונה "הארץ" פרסם מאמר עם הכותרת, ״אחרי שערכנו ברית לבכור, האם זה מוסרי לא למול את הבן השני?״ המאמר מראיין מתנגדי ברית מילה, רונית
Rav Hayim Leiter
Jun 13, 20231 min read


Why I Circumcised My Sons
“What a win for the Jewish people,” I said to my colleagues as we walked out of a recent bris together. It truly felt that way.
Rav Hayim Leiter
Jun 12, 20231 min read


How Far Have We Come?
I always love visiting my family. Having lived in Israel for 16 years, there’s so much to look forward to with a trip to the states.
Rav Hayim Leiter
Jun 5, 20231 min read


לא לתת במה לסרט שקורא להפסיק את מצוות בירת המילה
הסרט התיעודי ״ברית מילה: כן או לא?״ שודר לאחרונה בהוט 8. כמוהל, העובדה הזו מעציבה אותי בגלל המסר של הסרט נגד ברית מילה. למרות שטרם ראיתי
Rav Hayim Leiter
May 2, 20231 min read
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