Understanding the ‘Hilltop Youth’ with Akiva HaKohen
byWho are the notorious “hilltop youth”? On The Next Stage podcast, Yehuda HaKohen provides a rare glimpse into Israel’s most vilified subculture.
NGNC: Four Voices in Boston
byA panel of West Bank residents – two Jews, one Palestinian and a foreign activist – discussing fresh ideas for advancing justice and peace.
Reinvestigating the Rabin Assassination Can Heal National Wounds
byProfessor Kedar’s claims could be nonsense but they could also be true. A transparent investigation with full access to the classified evidence could potentially heal Israel much more than it hurts.
Demolitions at Qumi Ori Following Week of Unrest Around Yitzhar
byAfter several confrontations between security forces and Jewish teenagers over the last week, it’s clear that both sides need to take a step back in order to halt the cycle of violence.
From the Maccabean Partisan Camp
byWhat can Israel learn from Washington’s betrayal of the Kurdish people about liberating ourselves from systemic anti-Semitism?
Sukkot, the UN & A General Assembly
byWhile insisting on respect for the diverse spectrum of beliefs among its numerous members, the UN functions almost exclusively within the ideological paradigm of its most dominant nations.
Earth and Water
byCan a stream shape a mountain? Rabbi Akiva realized this When he saw the water dripping Dripping On the rock He understood the gentle…
Lieberman: Trump’s Man in Jerusalem
byExamining Lieberman’s political moves over the last three years makes clear that he’s been working to advance Washington’s two-state agenda.
Sukkot & Indigenous Peoples’ Day
byThe common themes of destructive encounters with the West, connection to ancestral land, unity, and liberation should foster Jewish solidarity with the indigenous peoples of the Americas.
Remembering Rabbi Akiva ben-Yosef
byRabbi Akiva was the greatest of the Talmudic sages & a leading voice of Judean resistance to Roman rule. He served as a leader in the Bar Kokhba Revolt & still inspires generations with his teachings.
Sukkot, Tshuva & Gog u’Magog
byUnlike most of the festivals on the Hebrew calendar, Sukkot commemorates an event that takes place in the future but has ramifications for the present.
Trump Abandons Kurdish Fighters in Northern Syria
byWashington consistently avoided empowering the Kurds to become an independent regional player with the ability to defend themselves without US assistance.