Commentary
An evolving archive of published essays, opinion pieces and conversations — selected rather than exhaustive, and always pointing back to the original publication.
The Times of Israel · Top Op · Featured Post · September 16, 2026
When the Israeli government cut its subsidies for Haredi Torah study, the rabbis enlisted the community to make up the shortfall — even the girls, including Rivka's own daughter.
Read at The Times of IsraelMishpacha Magazine · Open Mic · September 2, 2026
Her daughter's words taught her to ask a different question — not only, "Am I home?" but, "When I'm here, am I truly here?"
Read at MishpachaThe Times of Israel · August 26, 2026
As President Rivlin's chief of staff, Rivka came to understand the resilience of Haredi society — and why lasting change cannot be achieved by frightening or embarrassing a community into abandoning its principles.
Read at The Times of IsraelFurther essays and commentary will be added here as they are published.