Mashiaḥ ben Yosef (I)
What is the force of Yosef in the collective Hebrew identity & what is its relevance to contemporary cultural conflicts in the State of Israel?
The Trump Administration has Exposed the Rifts in Israel’s National Camp
Trump’s treatment of Israel has driven a political wedge between ideological Jewish nationalists and the country’s more westernized conservative right.
What’s the Value of Israel’s Peace?
While regional unity is a central goal of the Jewish liberation struggle, peace shouldn’t be something Israel receives but rather something we give to those willing to adhere to our values & moral standard.
Israel Should Responsibly Apply Sovereignty to the Entire West Bank
The surest way to stop foreign powers from pushing balkanization on our country is for Israelis & Palestinians to unite in pursuit of a just alternative.
Post-Zionism: Threat or Opportunity?
Zionism addressed the needs of the Jewish people in a very specific situation but it also created new challenges that it doesn’t possess the answers for.
Remembering Rabbi Akiva ben-Yosef
Rabbi 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.
The Yesha Council Leadership Misses the Larger Struggle
If the council is serious about safeguarding Jewish life in Samaria and Judea, they would attack the threat at the roots rather than just the branches.
Post-Zionism & Jewish Liberation II
Israel needs a post-Zionist Jewish liberation ideology that can transcend narrow nationalism and present a uniquely Hebrew universalism.
Post-Zionism & Jewish Liberation
Israel needs a post-Zionist Jewish liberation ideology that can transcend narrow nationalism and present a uniquely Hebrew universalism.
Understanding the Zealot Movement
While the Zealot movement fought a class struggle alongside its national struggle for independence, it would be wrong to understand the Great Revolt solely through the prism of revolutionary theory.
Entering the Month of Tammuz
The month of Tammuz should be dedicated to learning about the Zealot movement, its leading personalities, worldview & struggle for freedom.
Win Win: A Radical Vision for Peace
Can you imagine a story that’s big enough to encompass seemingly rival narratives?