On History
byI used to believe That history was something abstract, untouchable A river flowing round me Never caring for me Nor I for it Living…
Myanmar & Israel’s Burden of Moral Responsibility
byWhile it remains to be seen how the Netanyahu government will respond to the coup, this might just be the wake-up call that the people of Israel need.
Yitro: Israel’s Universal Mission
byWhy were the Hebrews so surprised by the sudden realization that they would receive the Torah as a set of laws & a mission for the rest of humanity?
The Torah of Humanity
byDoes the Torah have different messages for the children of Israel and for the rest of humankind?
Challenging the IHRA & Peter Beinart: Self-Determination & the Jewish State
byRather than look to other nations for a better way to organize our state’s political institutions, Israel must turn inwards & allow our history & traditions to guide us in establishing a more just society.
Resisting the Trump Plan with David Elḥayani
byWhile most of Israel’s national camp failed to speak out against Donald Trump’s two-state plan, David Elḥayani stood alone and refused to be silenced.
Beshalaḥ: Between Freedom & Liberation
byBetween the smashing of Egypt’s military at the Sea of Reeds and the war against Amalek at Rephidim, the Hebrews had to develop a national perception of emuna in preparation for receiving the Torah.
The Secret of Tu B’Shvat
byHow Tu B’Shvat teaches us to see the subtle stirrings of redemption taking place beneath the surface.
Israel’s National Camp had only one True Leader During the Trump Years
byDavid Elḥayani expressed consistent & principled opposition to not only Trump’s two-state plan but also his association with rightist anti-Semites.
Gold from Egypt
byFrom Egypt we brought up with us A multitude of gold. More vessels, treasures, necklaces Than man could ever hold. A portion we donated…
Bo: Israel’s Internal Transformation
byWhat were the necessary steps for Israel to develop a national consciousness ahead of leaving Egypt?
The War of Attrition (III): An Honorable Peace
byHow Prime Minister Golda Meir, one of Israel’s hardest national leaders, mistakenly let her country become dependent on the US and ultimately succumbed to pressure to accept the Rogers Plan.