Ben Lazarus

2 days ago | blogs.timesofisrael.com | Ben Lazarus

Before anyone criticizes me for sharing a video that may portray Jews in a negative light, let me be clear: the video has already gone viral. Whether it’s real or AI-generated is still being debated—it certainly raises suspicions—but what’s not in question is the nature of the comments it has provoked. As of this writing, one version of the video has been viewed over 3.1 million times on TikTok alone since June 13, 2025.

3 days ago | blogs.timesofisrael.com | Ben Lazarus

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4 days ago | blogs.timesofisrael.com | Ben Lazarus

Please note that the posts on The Blogs are contributed by third parties. The opinions, facts and any media content in them are presented solely by the authors, and neither The Times of Israel nor its partners assume any responsibility for them. Please contact us in case of abuse. In case of abuse, Report this post. A fourth rebellion in a year—but this one was different.

1 week ago | blogs.timesofisrael.com | Ben Lazarus

One of the reasons I wanted to make aliyah was the tremendous feeling of closeness to the Jewish people and G-d I felt whenever I visited. I had no idea that living here would also give me such a richer understanding of the journey our people have endured and the way we have somehow forged a path through it. The Exodus isn’t just a story—it’s a prototype. It signals the challenges of survival in a region where enemies don’t retreat, even when logic, morality, and reality demand it.

1 week ago | blogs.timesofisrael.com | Ben Lazarus

A few days ago, I posted a message on LinkedIn in a moment of despair. I asked a simple question: Does anyone care? I needed to hear it. I needed to know I wasn’t alone. With the global hatred and outpouring of rage against Israel and its supporters, with our children being called War Criminals I wanted to know if we were really alone. The response was extraordinaryFrom Jews and non-Jews. From Europe, North America, Australia, Asia. From Christians, Muslims, atheists.