Progressive Jewish Organizing in Phoenix (with R’ Shmuly Yanklowitz)
byCan a Jew be loyal to our ancient values while fighting for progressive causes in the imperial core?
Pesaḥ Sheni & the Secret Power of Israel’s Second Month
byPesaḥ Sheni constitutes the first Hebrew festival established ‘from below’ & sets the precedent for all the holidays that would later fill the month of Iyar.
US Reaffirms its role in the 2005 Disengagement
byIndependence can only be achieved when Israel prioritizes its own interests over those of US empire.
Justice Minister recorded saying the US is aiding anti-government protests
byWhen both sides of an intense political struggle claim to be fighting for democracy against authoritarian power, it’s always worth observing which side enjoys the support of US empire.
The Temple Mount II (The Status Quo)
byIt’s important to study the roots of the debate surrounding Jewish access to the Temple Mount.
Hour of Redemption
byRouse the spirit within you The time is now Israel and the land in a holy embrace Living the dreams of our forefathers We’ve…
Conflicting Political Visions for Israel at 75 (with Samuel Hyde)
byCan the current societal tensions tearing Israeli society apart help inspire a much needed conversation about the future of the country?
The Temple Mount I (The Hinge Point)
byEvery tale has a point around which it revolves, & for the Jewish story that point is the Temple Mount.
How the State of Israel Contributes to Systemic Anti-Semitism
byHow has the State of Israel raised systemic anti-Semitism to a global scale & how can the Jewish people successfully break free from it today?
Cutting Through the Noise with China in the Semitic Region
byChina assuming a leadership role in improving Saudi-Iranian relations might be more of an opportunity than a danger for the State of Israel.
Not a ‘Halakhic State’ but A Prophetic State
byThe notion of a prophetic state could have the power to manifest a moral clarity long absent from Israeli politics, effectively bridging the widening gaps between the various sectors of Israeli society.
What’s Really Meant by ‘Halakhic State’?
byWhile the term ‘halakhic state’ has been thrown around Israel’s political debate in recent months, it may be worth defining what it actually could mean.