Commentary
Jewish Leaders Must Treat Community Members as Their Brothers and Sisters
Last week, California State Senator Scott Wiener introduced a proposal that is pure San Francisco. He wants the tunnel through Yerba Buena Island, which...
From Falafel to Fascism: New York Magazine and the Demonization of Ordinary Israeli Life
"Everything is politics," Thomas Mann wrote in The Magic Mountain. George Orwell later offered his own variation: "All issues are political issues." For the more obsessive critics of Israel, however, this seems less an aphorism than...
The Two Narratives for the Jews of Ukraine
In late June, the most hotly debated issue concerning the Jews of Ukraine was the meeting between Dmytro Korchynskyi, leader of the radical nationalist Ukrainian party Bratstvo ("Brotherhood"), and Chief Rabbi of Ukraine Moshe Asman, who...
Fact-Checking the Media: Did Hamas Ever Say It Would Disarm?
NBC's coverage of negotiations over a plan to ultimately rid Hamas of its weapons continues to be problematic. In at least two instances now, the outlet has presented Hamas' agreement on disarmament as an unqualified...
Abdul El-Sayed Lies About ‘Apartheid’: Israeli Arabs Have Full Rights, and Say So Themselves
Last week, Abdul El-Sayed, who just won the Michigan Democratic Senate primary, accused Israel of,...
The Jewish History of Prague (PART TWO)
Part One of this article appeared here. The Thirty Years War The devastation of the Thirty Years'...
Is Hezbollah Sabotaging the Israel-Lebanon Ceasefire?
On Aug. 5, 2026, the fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah came under renewed threat...
Fatah Says Egypt Views Israel as ‘Number One’ Enemy; Should Jews Be Concerned?
Egypt's military still designates "Israel as enemy number one" despite 50 years of Egyptian-Israeli diplomatic...
Mamdani’s Recent Video Is a Masterclass in Distorting What’s Happening in Israel and the Middle East
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's July 21 video urging the federal government to arrest...
Jewish Leaders Must Treat Community Members as Their Brothers and Sisters
Last week, California State Senator Scott Wiener introduced a proposal that is pure San Francisco. He wants the tunnel through Yerba Buena Island, which connects...
From Falafel to Fascism: New York Magazine and the Demonization of Ordinary Israeli Life
"Everything is politics," Thomas Mann wrote in The Magic Mountain. George Orwell later offered his own variation: "All issues are political issues." For the more obsessive...
The Two Narratives for the Jews of Ukraine
In late June, the most hotly debated issue concerning the Jews of Ukraine was the meeting between Dmytro Korchynskyi, leader of the radical nationalist Ukrainian...
Fact-Checking the Media: Did Hamas Ever Say It Would Disarm?
NBC's coverage of negotiations over a plan to ultimately rid Hamas of its weapons continues to be problematic. In at least two instances now, the...
Abdul El-Sayed Lies About ‘Apartheid’: Israeli Arabs Have Full Rights, and Say So Themselves
Last week, Abdul El-Sayed, who just won the Michigan Democratic Senate primary, accused Israel of, among other calumnies, the crime of "apartheid." Like similar anti-Israel...
The Jewish History of Prague (PART TWO)
Part One of this article appeared here. The Thirty Years War The devastation of the Thirty Years' War (1618-1648) brought mixed fortune for the Jews of Prague....
Is Hezbollah Sabotaging the Israel-Lebanon Ceasefire?
On Aug. 5, 2026, the fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah came under renewed threat after two Israeli soldiers were killed while clearing Hezbollah infrastructure in...
Fatah Says Egypt Views Israel as ‘Number One’ Enemy; Should Jews Be Concerned?
Egypt's military still designates "Israel as enemy number one" despite 50 years of Egyptian-Israeli diplomatic relations, according to Fatah Central Committee member Akram Al-Rajoub. According to...
Mamdani’s Recent Video Is a Masterclass in Distorting What’s Happening in Israel and the Middle East
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's July 21 video urging the federal government to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is a masterclass in demagogic...
Was Israel’s War With Iran a Success? The Answer Is Still Unclear
Public discussions of war often resemble commentary after a sporting event. Politicians, journalists, and even military analysts are quick to declare winners and losers, asking...
The Jewish History of Prague (PART ONE)
Historically, Prague was the capital of Bohemia and is today located in the Czech Republic. Jewish life in Prague has been documented as early as...
Why American Charedim Are Watching Israel’s Elections Closely
American Charedim are watching the new election cycle in Israel with a mix of anxiety and hope. Many of us here feel invested in its...
Israel’s Greatest Challenge Right Now Is Internal Unity
Israel has never lacked enemies. From the moment the Jewish State declared independence in 1948, it has faced military invasions, terrorism, diplomatic isolation, and relentless...
The Gaza Stories That the Celebrity Class Never Correct
Fourteen thousand babies were going to die. Not eventually. Not over a year. Within 48 hours. That was the claim the world was given in May...
