Israel, the West & the Conflict with Edom
byJust as Roman citizenship cost submission to Roman imperial culture, the cost of inclusion into liberal Western society always came with a subtle demand for cultural assimilation.
Lieberman Resignation a Blatant Political Move
byWith its mostly Russian-speaking base integrating more successfully into Israeli society, Yisrael Beiteinu likely hopes to attract new voters by posing as tougher than Likud on security issues.
Unpacking Ancient Hebrew Logic
byDoes the worldview of the ancient Israelites differ radically from modern Western logic?
Parshat Vayetzei
byA man must be constantly vigilant to speak and behave in a manner that brings happiness and comfort to his wife (or wives in Yaakov’s case).
Trump Team Might be Waiting on Early Israeli Elections
byAccording to a report on Israel’s Channel 10, United States Mideast Envoy Jason Greenblatt said last week that Washington intends to pressure both Israelis and…
US Lawmakers Seek Intervention on Israeli ‘Properties Bill’
byUnited States lawmakers, including both Democrats and Republicans, issued a letter this week to Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, condemning Israel’s advancement of the…
The First Tithe & Revolutionary Thought
byCan the Fighters for the Freedom of Israel teach our generation about the next stage of Jewish liberation?
Parshat Toldot
byThe subconscious realization that the nation of Israel is ascending to become mankind’s dominant moral light compels Western civilization to try limiting the size and strength of the Jewish state.
Edelstein Criticizes Rabin Memorial’s Divisiveness
byThe speaker ultimately decided not to participate at the event once it became clear how politically divisive it would be.
White Nationalism, Squirrel Hill, & Leaning into Our Jewish Identity
byAn important takeaway from last week’s Pittsburgh Synagogue Massacre: White Supremacist Nationalism views most minorities as inferior, as people that need to be subject…
Greenblatt in Israel to Finalize Trump Plan
byWith the danger of Macron’s plan looming, Trump likely expects Netanyahu to be more compliant to the dictates of Greenblatt’s team.
Outrage over Messianic ‘Rabbi’ should Open Deeper Identity Questions
byUnited States Vice President Mike Pence sparked outrage during a Michigan campaign stop this week by inviting Messianic Christian “rabbi” Loren Jacobs to say…