Jewish Identity
J’Acuse: Shame on Germany for Circumcision Ban
Why do countries with long histories of anti-Semitism and other forms of bigotry seem to care more about the so-called rights of young children...
Jews, Immigrate to Israel
In June, a court in Cologne, Germany ruled that circumcision is "irreversible interference in the integrity of the human body." In August, criminal charges were filed against Rabbi David Goldberg from the German...
Israel @ 100: Looking Ahead
At 64, the State of Israel Has Proven Its Vitality and Resilience. Still, Areas of Improvement Remain for Generations of Israelis to Enhance Their State The Third Jewish Commonwealth has accomplished unprecedented growth and productivity...
The Danger of Tav Hayosher
Several weeks ago, I was introduced to Rabbi Ari Weiss, the executive director of Uri L'tzedek, the organization that launched the now-controversial Tav Hayosher "ethical seal" for restaurants. Rabbi Weiss met with me to discuss...
Germany’s Circumcision Police
There was a head-spinning moment in Germany last week: News emerged that a rabbi had...
How Leftist Jews Make Terror Kosher
Lenin joked that capitalists would sell him the rope by which he would hang them,...
Students no Longer ‘Feel Alone’ as Pro-Israel Activists After CAMERA Conference
The Committee for Accuracy in Middle East Reporting in America (CAMERA) recently held its second...
Aliyah to Israel Takes Hit Over Fears of Iranian Conflict
Despite an increase in the first 6 months of 2012 in aliyah participants (Jews who...
The “Crisis” of Jewry (Not Zionism)
Jews Without a Meaningful Connection to Their Own Religion, Heritage, and History Think Little...
J’Acuse: Shame on Germany for Circumcision Ban
Why do countries with long histories of anti-Semitism and other forms of bigotry seem to care more about the so-called rights of young children not...
Jews, Immigrate to Israel
In June, a court in Cologne, Germany ruled that circumcision is "irreversible interference in the integrity of the human body." In August, criminal charges...
Israel @ 100: Looking Ahead
At 64, the State of Israel Has Proven Its Vitality and Resilience. Still, Areas of Improvement Remain for Generations of Israelis to Enhance Their...
The Danger of Tav Hayosher
Several weeks ago, I was introduced to Rabbi Ari Weiss, the executive director of Uri L'tzedek, the organization that launched the now-controversial Tav Hayosher "ethical...
Germany’s Circumcision Police
There was a head-spinning moment in Germany last week: News emerged that a rabbi had been criminally charged for performing his religious duties. Rabbi David...
How Leftist Jews Make Terror Kosher
Lenin joked that capitalists would sell him the rope by which he would hang them, and Muslim terrorists may be making the same joke about...
Students no Longer ‘Feel Alone’ as Pro-Israel Activists After CAMERA Conference
The Committee for Accuracy in Middle East Reporting in America (CAMERA) recently held its second annual student conference "to instill courage and empower the students...
Aliyah to Israel Takes Hit Over Fears of Iranian Conflict
Despite an increase in the first 6 months of 2012 in aliyah participants (Jews who choose to immigrate to Israel from other countries around the...
The “Crisis” of Jewry (Not Zionism)
Jews Without a Meaningful Connection to Their Own Religion, Heritage, and History Think Little of Disavowing Them. The recently highlighted "crisis of Zionism" is in...
Jewish Gold Medalist Raisman is an Athlete With a Conscience
She may be only 18, but gold medalist Aly Raisman could teach a thing or two to her Olympic elders. The gutsy Massachusetts teen followed ...
Global Survey Opens Door to Israeli Advocacy in Non-Western States
A BBC Sponsored Public Opinion Survey by the Globespan group has found openings for Israeli PR in the Non Western World. The survey, conducted annually for...
Billionaires and the Looming Jewish Leadership Crisis
The diaspora is undergoing a Jewish leadership crisis. In the United States where the vast majority of Jews outside Israel reside, the key...
The Jewish Olympics
As we watch the Olympians running, jumping and swimming, it bears recalling that these fantastic events do not really measure what separates most humans...
Maccabiah Games: The Jewish Olympics
The past few sports weeks have zoomed by us like a NASCAR driver on the homestretch of the Talladega Speedway. There was the NHL Free Agent...
