Chas Newkey-Burden
ARTICLES BY: Chas Newkey-Burden
The Real Prize
Last summer, on my 40th birthday, two significant things happened. I started studying Zohar, and I found out I'd been nominated for an award. I didn't...
My Next Visit to Israel
I'm on my way to Israel. The trip was arranged by Wizo, as part of the prize for my Commitment to Israel award. We're going to see charity...
Gilad Shalit to Run Jerusalem Marathon
Q: How do you know if someone has run a marathon? A: They'll tell you. I know this joke is true because I've run two marathons. (See -...
I’m a Goy for Christ’s Sake!
As you read these words I will be either lighting Hanukah candles, spinning dreidels, or noshing away on latkes. Of course I will be -...
Simon Cowell: Secret Israeli?
I smiled when I heard that Simon Cowell had donated $50,000 to the Friends of the IDF charity. I was pleased, but not surprised. I've...
Hands Off: A New Approach to the Mideast Peace Process
Quick, gather round — I've found the solution to the Israeli/Palestinian conflict. I do, at least, have an original suggestion toward that end, and that's something...
The Story of the Jews on the BBC
Have you been watching Simon Schama's BBC series The Story of the Jews? I absolutely loved last weekend's opener and I'm looking forward to tonight's second...
The Goy (Will Be) Back in Town
Remember I told you in July that I was a finalist in the 'Commitment to Israel' category of the WIZO Commitment Awards? I'm thrilled to say that I...
Anti-Semitism, Anti-Zionism, and Self Loathing Jews
I was just reading Brendan O'Neill's fascinating blogpost about the differences and similarities between anti-Zionists and antisemites, in which he argues: 'I think the line between anti-Zionism and anti-Semitism is...
Amy Winehouse Was Proud to be Jewish
I was a bit puzzled as I read Anshel Pfeffer's article in Haaretz about the Jewish Museum's new exhibition celebrating the life of Amy Winehouse. I often...
Anti-Israel Movement is Resurrecting the ‘One-State Solution’
There has been renewed talk this week about the possibility of a one-state solution to the Israel/Palestine conflict. Did you know that Noam Chomsky began advocating...
Hassan Rouhani and Nuclear Iran
With the election of Hassan Rouhani in Iran, people want to know what this development means for the nuclear program and Iran's relationship...
Coming Up Roses
Remember when Tal gave me that amazing present last month? I got another great present today. My friend and sometime co-author Julie gave me a pendant made out of...
A Call to Humanity (VIDEO)
Muslim leaders from across the globe visited Auschwitz recently and prayed for those who were killed during the Holocaust. The imams, visiting as part of...
