Celebrating the 28th of Shvat
Before Rome destroyed Jerusalem, Israel’s calendar had several festivals commemorating Maccabean victories. The story of our 26 year guerrilla war is actually so much bigger than just Ḥanukah.
Elie Yosef Disrupts Yair Lapid Election Event
Those concerned with how a Jewish state is meant to behave on the world stage are criticizing Israel’s government for arming regimes like South Sudan.
Amona Expellees Begin Return to Mountain
The best way to deter Jewish building on private Palestinian land and to begin fostering an atmosphere of equality in the West Bank would be to create legal channels for both Jews and Palestinians to build homes and communities on Israeli state lands.
US-Israel Relations
A 2014 discussion utilizing the revolutionary teachings of freedom fighter Shabtai ben-Dov to analyze the US-Israel relationship and its impact on Israel’s ability to define its own national interests.
Embracing Post-Zionism
How can we transform the Israeli caterpillar into a national butterfly that will benefit all humankind?
Unpacking Ancient Hebrew Logic
Does the worldview of the ancient Israelites differ radically from modern Western logic?
The Hebrew Mission
Can Israel present a uniquely Hebrew Universalism as an alternative to neo-liberal global uniformity?
The Tower of Babylon
In the wake of a catastrophe caused by hatred & violence between peoples, civilization attempted to erase all differences & unite mankind in a desire for economic prosperity & technological advancement.
Misconceptions in Torah
We must address the common misconceptions that prevent scholars – from academia to the yeshiva world – from properly engaging Israel’s Torah.
Struggling with the Fast of G’dalia
Of all the Jews murdered throughout history, why should we fast for G’dalia ben-Aḥikam? There must be a reason beyond the assassination itself.
The Ages of Mythology & Philosophy
If conversations about our identity, culture, values & beliefs are taking place within the context of a civilization with a radically different worldview, we’re starting the conversation at a disadvantage.
US White Supremacist Spencer Praises Israel’s Nation-State Law
Amid the controversy surrounding Israel’s nation-state law, which the Knesset passed last week, the legislation has now received support from American Alt-right white supremacist Richard…