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?
Living in the Seventh Day
The revival of our language, ingathering of our exiles, attainment of independence and unification of Jerusalem merely represent stages in a larger ongoing revolution we are meant to participate in.
The Six Day War Threatens Western Civilization
The Jewish return home suddenly possessed undeniable historic significance – unless the results of the Six Day War could somehow be reversed.
Lag Ba’Omer
Rabbi Shimon bar-Yoḥai refused to accept Roman dominion over Judea. As a fugitive from the empire, he hid out in a cave where the legendary Eliyahu taught him the Torah’s deepest secrets.
Amalek at the Chabad of Poway
White nationalists stand diametrically opposed to the type of world Israel is meant to create.
Two Eliyahus
So impressed with the behavior of the two Eliyahus during their trial, University of Cairo student organizers launched demonstrations calling for the Jewish assassins to be pardoned.
Day After Election Day Analysis
Did the large parties exploit the fact that most voters simply don’t understand the inner workings of Israel’s political system?
Yom Nikanor
The 13th of Adar was once a Hebrew festival marking the date Yehuda Maccabi defeated the Seleucid-Greek General Nikanor at Adasa.
Let’s Go Beyond Withholding Taxes
Withholding funds might punish the Palestinian Authority but it’s a mere slap on the wrist.
Where we Were & Where We’re Going
Can a post-Zionist Jewish liberation movement successfully address the grievances and aspirations of both Jews and Palestinians?