Likud Party Trying to Silence Opposition to the Trump Plan
Likud working to discredit nationalist opposition to the Trump plan is reminiscent of the its behavior during Ariel Sharon’s 2005 Gaza Disengagement.
Cannabis Likely to have been used by Ancient Hebrews
Archaeologists analyzing a 2,700-year-old altar were stunned to discover that the ancient Judeans likely used cannabis in their ritual practices.
Rav Kook on ‘Religion’ & State
What’s the ideal relationship between the national/territorial & ritual/legal/spiritual components of Israel’s identity in a modern state?
Edelstein Resigns in Act of Protest Against Judicial Encroachment
The Knesset Speaker took a stand for Israel’s fragile democracy against an unchecked Supreme Court and its frequent abuses of power.
Shaked Dodges Questions on US Aid
Most Israeli politicians do not seem to understand how US aid actually works or the price in national independence recipient countries are forced to pay.
The Story of Yosef Trumpeldor
The 11th of Adar marks the date Yosef Trumpeldor fell in battle. We invite you to enjoy this 2012 recorded class focused on his life, deeds and legacy.
Unknown Soldiers Remixed
SHI 360’s remix of Yair’s classic חיילים אלמונים (Unknown Soldiers), that became the anthem of the Fighters for the Freedom of Israel (Leḥi) during their anti-colonial struggle against British rule.
Dr. Israel Eldad on the 29th of November
On a simple level there was happiness. The simple, apolitical happiness of Jews, happiness of ‘we will have a state of our own’ by those who only yesterday didn’t believe independence possible or necessary.
In Honor of Matityahu ben Yoḥanan
For an entire generation, Matityahu ben Yoḥanan HaKohen and his five courageous sons led the people of Judea in waging a struggle for freedom against the Seleucid Greek Empire.
Secrets of the Early Generations
What is the secret meaning behind the genealogical narratives at the beginning of Sefer B’reishit (between Adam & Avraham)?
Netiv HaAvot in Context
Fifteen Jewish homes were destroyed by Israeli security forces this week in the Judean town of Elazar’s Netiv HaAvot neighborhood. Elazar, which is part…