The Need to Step Back from the Ledge
The crisis surrounding Ronen Bar highlights a deep conflict over the meaning of Israeli democracy.
The Deeper Lesson of Gush Katif Day
We should be careful not to reduce our understanding of the Disengagement to a mere humanitarian crisis for displaced Jews.
The Israeli Response to Revolution in Syria
Jerusalem must adopt a multidimensional approach that can navigate the complex opportunities & dangers presented by recent events in Syria.
What our Historic Moment Requires
The most pressing challenges of our time demand a deeper embrace of our unique identities & a principled rejection of shallow political thinking.
From LA to Southern Judea
The story of an assimilated Jew from Agoura Hills becoming an active participant in Israel’s story.
Introduction to the Torah of Manitou
How can the teachings of Manitou help the children of Israel reach the stage of Hebrew universalism?
Knesset Allows for a Jewish Return to Northern Samaria
Lifting the ban on a Jewish presence in the northern West Bank constitutes a meaningful first step in reversing the catastrophic 2005 Disengagement.
Understanding Bilaam
As a ‘moderate’ spiritual leader of Hebrew descent, Bilaam refuses to concede the correctness of the ‘radical’ Hebrew nation emerging from the desert.
The Problem with ‘Hasbara’
The story of the Jewish people is a difficult story to share with outsiders because it doesn’t fit into the frameworks & categories familiar to most people.
Amalek Strikes in Buffalo
The more self-aware Jews become to what this conflict is really all about, the better equipped we will be to defend not only ourselves but also other groups targeted by the forces of Amalek.
Making One State Work For Jews & Palestinians
Now that most people realize that this land can’t be divided, is it possible to create a single state between the river and the sea that can meet the fundamental aspirations of both Jews and Palestinians?
Tokenized Rabbis Against Israel
How should we understand & relate to Neturei Karta – an obscure Jewish sect actively fighting against the existence of the State of Israel?