The Danger of Idol Worship in Israel
byOf all the things we as a people must avoid, no prohibition is more grave than idol worship.
Winning the Battle with Kanye But Losing the War on Anti-Semitism
byThe controversy surrounding Kanye demonstrates once again that when Jews try to combat anti-Semitism in the same way that other groups fight to be heard, we’re perceived to be punching down.
Seeing Societal Shifts in Israeli Elections (with Shammai Siskind)
byHow is Israel’s current election cycle antagonizing contradictions within the national-religious sector?
Boundary Issues (1)
byThe introductory episode to a series that aims to demystify the evolution of Israel’s security wall.
My Election Predictions
byMany parties in Israel have switched up their campaign strategies ahead of next week’s election.
The Kotel
byIt’s magic, The breath of air you feel when you enter. Immediately Your Spirit surrounds my every pigment. I looked for what is missing,…
Israel’s Electoral Dysfunction (3)
byHow the 1990s dramatically changed Israel’s balance of power in such a way that allowed the nation’s westernized elites to deepen their political control.
The Hysteria Over Ben-Gvir
byThe alarmism of Israeli & Diaspora Jewish leaders against Itamar Ben-Gvir has less to do with his positions on Palestinians & more to do with the dramatic socio-political shift he represents.
‘Orthodox Judaism’ Constitutes a Threat to Jewish Identity
byBy accepting the role ascribed to it by the Haskalah, ‘Orthodox Judaism’ has essentially functioned as a vehicle for promoting the Enlightenment’s liberal ideological paradigm among Torah observant Jews.
Israel’s Electoral Dysfunction (2)
byThe historical development of Israel’s unstable political system & the shifting Overton window across a superficial Israeli left-right spectrum.
Lapid Cabinet Blocks Knesset Vote on Martine Gas Deal
byBiden called Lapid to thank him for pushing the deal forward & emphasized that it had long been an important part of Washington’s regional agenda.
Understanding US Interference in Israeli Elections
byWashington’s meddling in internal Israeli political issues aims to increase influence over our leaders, prevent the annexation of our heartland, dilute the nation’s Jewishness & transform Israel into a vassal.