More of the Same in the IDF Command
byIsraelis must demand a more responsible IDF General Staff that is committed to developing Israel’s independent military capabilities & learning from the fatal mistakes of its predecessors.
The Weakness of Jewish Extremism
byIn Parshat Pinḥas, the Torah demonstrates the fundamental defect of Jewish fundamentalism.
עול(ה) חי
byThe death you wished for in those glorious moments alone on the bike path cycling to work and the quiet sobs of a body…
‘Horseshoe Theory’ Misses the Point
byTo confront the resurgence of Jew hatred effectively, we must reject both the erroneous symmetry of the horseshoe & the false safety of the political center.
The Secret Torah of the Zealots
byThe Six Day War unearthed the Torah of the Zealots in modern times. But fully accessing it may require us to challenge the vilification of our heroic fighters.
Fire, Blessings & Destiny
by‘Blessings’ – as understood in ancient Hebrew teachings – reveal the secret of human potential.
Should the Hebron Emirates Plan Replace the Oslo Accords?
byThe desire by powerful Hebronite clans for a local emirates model to replace the failed ‘two-state solution’ paradigm could be a game changer. But is Israeli society psychologically ready for such a plan?
Two Judeans, Several Opinions
byTwo West Bank Jews discuss our very different approaches to reconciliation work with Palestinians.
We Need to Talk About the ‘Hilltop Youth’
byThese ‘extremist’ teenagers shouldn’t be attacked or defamed but rather moved into a role that could help them better serve the national interest.
An Ode to Bombastic Tweets
byRegardless of how one feels about Netanyahu’s ongoing trial, the last thing Israel needs is Trump interfering in our internal political & legal matters.
Remembering Yitzḥak Shamir
by‘Michael’ remained a ‘fighter for the freedom of Israel’ & principled revolutionary his entire life – even when he reached the prime minister’s office.
The Lessons of a Bittersweet Victory
byPursuing regime change in Tehran in coordination with the US would have deepened Israel’s mistaken identification with the West & further distanced us from integrating more organically into the region.