Ḥanukah’s Cyclical Themes
byWhat does it really mean to be a Maccabi today?
Can Israel Still Win Wars?
byIsrael has not won a war in more than 50 years. Will this war against Hamas in Gaza be different?
Spoiled Oils
byWe’ve been around them for too long Their academies Their stadia Their language It’s not our land they want nor even our bodies but…
The Fortieth Day
byI sit on the bench beneath the oak watching squirrels dig before the frost listening to their calls carried by echoes from one end…
The Lenses that Obscure our Conflict
byIsrael must be understood in such a way that recognizes our unique identity & our place in the global struggle against imperialism.
Washington & Jerusalem At Odds Over Gaza’s Future
byBecause Netanyahu resisted Biden’s pressure on the ground incursion, the next point of contention between Washington & Jerusalem centers on who should take responsibility for Gaza after the war.
Analyzing the War (with Ariel Avidan)
byHow does the current conflict between Israel & Hamas in Gaza concern Hezbollah, Iran, the US empire, Saudi Arabia, China, Russia & the hostages?
Unwittingly Strengthening Jewish Unity
byBy targeting non-Zionist Jewish institutions, Palestinian solidarity activists are ironically increasing the national consciousness of many Jews otherwise alienated from the Israeli state.
The Cold Front: US Pressure
byIsrael has already withstood US pressure against a ground invasion. Now we need to resist American efforts to prop up a puppet dictatorship in Gaza.
Time to Come Home
byWhile there are many beautiful & inspiring reasons to move home to Israel, Jews can’t afford to ignore the reality that the Diaspora is simply no longer safe.
Narratives & Warfare
byIsrael & Israel advocacy organizations have adopted messages that strengthen anti-Israel narratives.
Thoughts of a Jewess
byMy heart is broken it feels beyond repair I feel trapped in this endless cycle my people have been thrown into a brutal circle…