Commentary
Trump Called Erdogan ‘My Friend’ — but Turkey’s Behavior Is Anything but Friendly
On June 10, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan told AKP lawmakers that Israel's strikes on Lebanon and Syria had "brought the issue to a...
After Oct. 7 and War, Israelis Are Not Who We Used to Be
I was clearing out my Google Photos the other day. Two years of pictures, all jumbled together the way life actually is: screenshots of shoes I wanted to buy, recipes I never made, my kids...
A Message for the Haredi Community: You Can’t Claim to Be Too Holy When the War Must Be Fought
This week, thousands of Israelis found themselves trapped in traffic as Haredi demonstrations brought major highways and railway lines to a standstill. Routes 1, 4 and 6 were blocked. Traffic on the Ayalon Highway ground to a halt....
Another Insane Palestinian Authority Conspiracy: Israel Genetically Engineered Rats to Attack Children
A Palestinian Authority (PA) libel against Israel is making the rounds again. The PA is accusing Israel of genetically engineering rats and mice that can identify "children the elderly and diabetics," which Israel then released into the...
The New York Times Is Spreading Hatred Against Jews — Why Do Brands Go Along?
I’ll be honest with you: I don’t read The New York Times anymore. After spreading the...
Banned From Turkey for Supporting Israel’s Right to Exist: The Price of Dissent
“Are you a Zionist?” “Yes, of course.” That was all it took. After a short street interview...
How Did Zoroastrianism Affect Judaism?
There is a well-known quote from the Prophet Isaiah: “God says: Who creates light and...
Pride and Prejudice: How Antisemitism Captured LGBTQ+ Spaces
Pride began as a celebration of survival. The foundational belief was simple and radical: the...
Lebanese Parliament Speaker Berri Sabotages President Trump’s Peace Agenda
Lebanon and Israel signed a historic framework deal in Washington last Wednesday that serves as...
Trump Called Erdogan ‘My Friend’ — but Turkey’s Behavior Is Anything but Friendly
On June 10, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan told AKP lawmakers that Israel's strikes on Lebanon and Syria had "brought the issue to a point...
After Oct. 7 and War, Israelis Are Not Who We Used to Be
I was clearing out my Google Photos the other day. Two years of pictures, all jumbled together the way life actually is: screenshots of shoes...
A Message for the Haredi Community: You Can’t Claim to Be Too Holy When the War Must Be Fought
This week, thousands of Israelis found themselves trapped in traffic as Haredi demonstrations brought major highways and railway lines to a standstill. Routes 1, 4 and 6...
Another Insane Palestinian Authority Conspiracy: Israel Genetically Engineered Rats to Attack Children
A Palestinian Authority (PA) libel against Israel is making the rounds again. The PA is accusing Israel of genetically engineering rats and mice that can identify...
The New York Times Is Spreading Hatred Against Jews — Why Do Brands Go Along?
I’ll be honest with you: I don’t read The New York Times anymore. After spreading the Al-Ahli hospital libel just 10 days after October 7 --...
Banned From Turkey for Supporting Israel’s Right to Exist: The Price of Dissent
“Are you a Zionist?” “Yes, of course.” That was all it took. After a short street interview in Jerusalem earlier this year, a 27-year-old Turkish Muslim student...
How Did Zoroastrianism Affect Judaism?
There is a well-known quote from the Prophet Isaiah: “God says: Who creates light and creates darkness: Who makes peace and creates evil: I am...
Pride and Prejudice: How Antisemitism Captured LGBTQ+ Spaces
Pride began as a celebration of survival. The foundational belief was simple and radical: the closet is a form of violence. Hiding who you are...
Lebanese Parliament Speaker Berri Sabotages President Trump’s Peace Agenda
Lebanon and Israel signed a historic framework deal in Washington last Wednesday that serves as a clear roadmap to disarm Hezbollah, end the war, and...
The UC San Diego Student Newspaper Has Different Standards for Jewish Journalists and Writers
For years, The UCSD Guardian has provided a platform for dogmatic reporting and ideological hostility. When it comes to Israel, the paper has been willing...
If Israel Is ‘Sportswashing,’ Why Isn’t That Standard Applied to the World Cup?
Activists have long argued that sports and cultural events should encourage respect for human rights, and must not be used to "sportswash" violations. A Human...
When a Child Begins to Carry the Tradition
A few months ago, on a busy Friday evening, I was moving a little too quickly. Dinner was coming together, the week had been long,...
Greece Thwarts Hamas Terrorist Cell Bent on Israeli Targets — and the Terrorists Were Trained in Malaysia
The Islamist terror group Hamas has been regrouping by relocating its operations to Europe and activating sleeper cells. On Jun. 6, Greek authorities arrested a Hamas...
Antisemitism Isn’t Hatred, It’s a System — That’s Why It Keeps Winning
My grandfather fought the Nazis across Europe, helped liberate multiple European capitals, and came home to a grateful nation that in due time would label...
