Posts Tagged: David Harris
75 Years Later, Reflections on World War II
Exactly 75 years ago on September 1, Nazi Germany invaded Poland, which valiantly sought to resist the onslaught, but was overwhelmed by the numerically and...
Setting the Record Straight on Israel and Hamas
The latest Hamas-triggered war with Israel is now in its second week. The hope for an early end was dashed when an Egyptian-brokered ceasefire proposal was...
Hamas Versus Israel: The Case for Moral Clarity
Two centuries ago, the great German poet Goethe said: "The hardest thing to see is what is in front of your eyes." It's as true today...
An Open Letter to Israel’s Critics
To Israel's critics: Want to be taken seriously by Israel and its friends? Here's your moment to demonstrate your bona fides. If you really mean what you say...
Opinion: The Palestinians Do Not Want Peace, Despite What the Media Tells You
Try as I might, there are some things I just don't get. For starters, I'm seeking to understand Israel's options in today's Middle East. To listen to...
Europe’s Jews Should Not Leave
A week ago, four people were killed at the Jewish Museum in Brussels. The next day, two kippah-wearing brothers were severely beaten outside Paris en...
Europe Must Wake Up!
Europe needs to wake up to the threat posed by anti-Semitism. Sure, it thinks it's awake, but, in reality, only partially. The problem is bigger and deeper...
Major Jewish Group Says UCLA Student Elections Marred by Strong-Arm Anti-Israel Tactics
The American Jewish Committee on Monday said it was "outraged by the strong-arm, hypocritical, anti-Israel tactics several student groups used during the just-completed UCLA student...
Wishing a Happy 66th Birthday to Israel!
For many nations, a 66th birthday may not generate much excitement. But if the country happens to be Israel, which celebrates its birthday this week,...
Jewish Group ‘Dismayed’ by Neo-Nazi March in Bulgaria
The American Jewish Committee said it was "dismayed" by a neo-Nazi march that took place in Sofia, Bulgaria, over the weekend. In a statement, the AJC...
The Meaning of Israel: A Personal View
Against the backdrop of recent efforts in some academic circles to vilify and isolate Israel, let me put my cards on the table right up...
Examining How Israel and the U.S. Differ on Iran
It is becoming increasingly difficult to mask the gap between Washington and Jerusalem on how best to deal with Iran's nuclear program. In particular, attention is...
What Does it Mean to Be Jewish?
As recent surveys reveal a disturbingly large number of American Jews—millions, in fact—who feel disconnected from their Jewish identity, allow me to share what being...
Why is the World Silent as Christians Are Persecuted?
On September 22, dozens of Christian worshipers were killed at a church in Pakistan. Many more were wounded. The assailants were jihadist suicide bombers. This...
