What lessons can be drawn from the November 14th March for Israel? In reviewing the history of rallies for Jewish causes in Washington, Chaim Strauchler sees themes that link these gatherings—but also identifies meaningful changes that reflect trends in both American society and in American Judaism.

TRADITION QUESTIONS breaks from its usual format this week so Chaim Strauchler, reporting on his recent visit to Israel as part of an OU and RCA Rabbinic Mission, can focus on one of the biggest questions facing the Jewish world: In light of the crisis facing the State of Israel, and the apparent flourishing of Jewish unity—what is the most authentic form of such national unity that will most likely be long lasting?

For over three weeks we have been witness to the documentary evidence of the unimaginable horror and bloodshed—some it it produced by the vile perpetrators themselves. Chaim Strauchler questions how Jewish law might guide our consumption of violent images and videos produced by terrorist groups.

Chaim Strauchler compares the recent discovery of an ancient stone path to modern roads that deliver people to mass-assembly sites. Based on these examples, he questions what would be required for a future aliya la-regel—and what steps would best lead us in that direction.