Eli Verschleiser

The author is a financier, real estate developer and investor in commercial real estate. He is on the board of Trustees for the American Jewish Congress, co-founder of Magenu.org and president of OurPlace, a non-profit organization that provides support, shelter and counseling for troubled Jewish youth. He is a frequent commentator on political and social services matters. Twitter: @E_Verschleiser

A demonstrator holds a sign during a protest in San Francisco, California, US following the election of Donald Trump as the president of the United States November 9, 2016.

Left-wing protests only strengthen the Right

The Chiba Community Mental Health Clinic – care for the ulta- Orthodox community

Let’s talk responsibly about suicide

Torah scroll

Burning question: Is a Torah less holy than a Koran?


The mystery of Etan Patz will never end

Another disturbing question posed by this case is how the police in a major metropolitan city, with some of the world’s best detectives, could have found no clues.

A view of the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York

Gaining light, not darkness, from a tragedy

According to the 2012 New York Jewish Population study, 32 percent of the New York area’s 1.54 million Jews – or some 492,800 people – identify as Orthodox.

Coffins of Brooklyn fire victims arrive in Israel for burial

Recognizing terror in its many forms

The plague of physical and economic terrorism will only worsen until we find a way to take a tough stand against its practitioners rather than kowtow to them or capitulate to their demands.

North Korea supreme leader Kim Jong-un

John Kerry’s act of desperation

Kerry’s commitment to this effort, whether you believe in his ability or not, has been nothing less than admirable.

John Kerry

If Putin really wants to help Jews and Russia...

Invoking Jewish concerns, whether worthy or unfounded, does Jews no favors and will not convince any world leaders.

Russian President Vladimir Putin, left, meeting with the Chief Rabbi of Russia Berel Lazar, March 2005