Commentary
Jews Provoked the Holocaust, Palestinian Leaders Say (Again)
JNS.org - Palestinian Arab leaders can’t seem to make up their minds about the Holocaust. Sometimes they say it never happened. Sometimes they say...
Israel’s Defense Establishment Prepares for Multiple Ramadan Scenarios
JNS.org - The Israeli defense establishment and Israel Police are preparing for a range of security scenarios during the traditionally tense Muslim Ramadan month, which begins on the evening of March 10, give or take...
Palestinian ‘Hate-Crime’ Hoax
JNS.org - The Vermont man charged with shooting three Palestinian-American college students on Nov. 25 was a defender of Hamas, The New York Times has belatedly acknowledged—and with it, the No. 1 example of an “anti-Palestinian hate...
Holocaust ‘Shutting Down Debate’ About Treatment of Palestinians, New York Times Frets
The real problem with the Holocaust is that it is "shutting down debate about Israeli treatment of Palestinians." That's the argument getting respectful attention in a New York Times book review. The review lavishes praise —...
Every Young Person Can Be a Building Block for Peace in Israel and Beyond
Antisemitism is rising in America, both in our everyday interactions and online. The anti-Jewish discourse...
Extending Shadows: The Peril of Khomeinism and Iran’s Quest for Regional Hegemony
In an era where the Middle East grapples with the complexities of power dynamics, ideological...
The Community and the Individual Are Both Needed for Jewish Survival
This week's Torah portion starts with the word Vayakhel. It means “gathering together.” Moses gathered...
LA Times Refuses to Substantiate or Retract False Charge That Israeli Snipers Target Children
As of this writing, The Los Angeles Times continues to refuse to either substantiate or...
South African Jews Are Not Their Government
It is not an easy time to be a South African Jew. The community of...
Jews Provoked the Holocaust, Palestinian Leaders Say (Again)
JNS.org - Palestinian Arab leaders can’t seem to make up their minds about the Holocaust. Sometimes they say it never happened. Sometimes they say it...
Israel’s Defense Establishment Prepares for Multiple Ramadan Scenarios
JNS.org - The Israeli defense establishment and Israel Police are preparing for a range of security scenarios during the traditionally tense Muslim Ramadan month, which...
Palestinian ‘Hate-Crime’ Hoax
JNS.org - The Vermont man charged with shooting three Palestinian-American college students on Nov. 25 was a defender of Hamas, The New York Times has belatedly acknowledged—and...
Holocaust ‘Shutting Down Debate’ About Treatment of Palestinians, New York Times Frets
The real problem with the Holocaust is that it is "shutting down debate about Israeli treatment of Palestinians." That's the argument getting respectful attention in a...
Every Young Person Can Be a Building Block for Peace in Israel and Beyond
Antisemitism is rising in America, both in our everyday interactions and online. The anti-Jewish discourse and violent incidents we have witnessed have been horrifying, and...
Extending Shadows: The Peril of Khomeinism and Iran’s Quest for Regional Hegemony
In an era where the Middle East grapples with the complexities of power dynamics, ideological strife, and the quest for stability, the recent declarations by...
The Community and the Individual Are Both Needed for Jewish Survival
This week's Torah portion starts with the word Vayakhel. It means “gathering together.” Moses gathered together the whole community to be involved in the construction...
LA Times Refuses to Substantiate or Retract False Charge That Israeli Snipers Target Children
As of this writing, The Los Angeles Times continues to refuse to either substantiate or retract a spurious charge that Israeli snipers in the Gaza...
South African Jews Are Not Their Government
It is not an easy time to be a South African Jew. The community of around 50,000 is feeling increasingly isolated by a government that...
Reuters Uses Gaza Journalist Who Praised Hamas’ Oct. 7 Massacre
Reuters -- which won two Royal Television Society Awards last week -- has been providing a respectable platform recently to a freelance Gazan journalist who...
Abbas’ Advisor Prays for America to Be Punished, While Abbas Begs US for More Money
The United States continues to be the most important international force advocating for Gaza to be handed to the Palestinian Authority (PA) after Hamas is...
Media Accused Israel of ‘Strike’ on Palestinians Who Died in Gaza City Aid Truck Stampede
Early on February 29, crowds of Palestinians had gathered in Gaza City ahead of an expected delivery by a convoy of aid trucks. Witnesses described scenes...
Richard Lewis: A True Mensch
Jewish comedian Richard Lewis, who died at the age of 76 in Los Angeles, was known for his whirlwind of nervous energy. On a recent...
Will the Energy Sector Help Prevent a War Between Israel and Hezbollah?
The maritime border agreement signed by Israel and Lebanon in October 2022 constituted a significant development in the relationship between the two countries. The potential...