US Prioritizing a Halt to Judicial Reforms Over Regional Peace
byBy conditioning an Israeli-Saudi peace agreement on the cessation of judicial reform legislation, Washington has made its true priorities clear.
Preparing to Receive the Torah on Shavuot (with Rav David Samson)
byWhat is the Torah that Israel received on Shavuot & what must Jews do in order to properly receive it?
The Temple Mount III (The Narrative War)
byHow official Muslim attitudes towards the Jewish connection to the Temple Mount drastically shifted.
There’s a New Church in Town
byThe Jewish leaders & organizations benefitting from Christian Zionists can no longer claim ignorance.
The Need for Real Female Leadership
byA society that puts social relations & the moral wellbeing of the collective at its center will value the contributions of female leadership more than one that centers the personal success of individuals.
The Future of American Zionism
byA talk on the history of Zionism in the United States with an emphasis on whether or not returning from the US Jewish community’s mainstream to its fringes can help the Zionist movement survive.
Paper Lions
byI hear you yes I told you I got it there were two jackals in service to a lion the lion had gone hunting…
Some Casual Jewish-Muslim Dialogue (with Anas Salah)
byIs there a model for a Jewish state that could work for Muslim Palestinians? Can Jews & Muslims be partners in achieving our respective missions?
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.