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.
The Hysteria Over Ben-Gvir
The alarmism of Israeli & Diaspora Jewish leaders against Itamar Ben-Gvir has less to do with his positions on Palestinians & more to do with the dramatic socio-political shift he represents.
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?
The Only Way Past Our Conflict
Unless Israelis and Palestinians can let go of our principled resistance to understanding the identity & narrative of the Other, there won’t be a political solution that can successfully resolve our conflict.
Our Torah’s Most Challenging Topics
Exploring some of the scarier areas of Israel’s Torah might help us to find unexpected solutions to some of our generation’s most formidable challenges.
A Grenade Between Two Hearts
If any one factor forced the British Empire to withdraw from Palestine so that Israel could declare a state, it was the defiant resistance of the young Jews who gave their lives for their people’s freedom.
Revealing the Hidden on Purim
The rituals & customs of Purim help us to recognize the Creator behind the curtains of our reality.
The Torah of Humanity
Does the Torah have different messages for the children of Israel and for the rest of humankind?
The Secret of Tu B’Shvat
How Tu B’Shvat teaches us to see the subtle stirrings of redemption taking place beneath the surface.