Who were the Zealots?
Was the Zealot movement founded in the Galilee following the death of King Herod as Josephus claims? Or was it the continuation of something much older & deeper in Judean society?
Parshiot Matot & Mas’ei: The Aftermath
The end of Bamidbar focuses on preparing the children of Israel for life in the promised land.
Parshat Pinḥas: Shimon’s Vulnerability
Despite its aggressive dedication to the land & people of Israel, the tribe of Shimon can be susceptible to seemingly benign foreign influences.
Parshat Balak: Israel’s Spiritual Conflicts
The primary theme of Parshat Balak is Israel’s spiritual confrontations with the other nations.
Parshat Ḥukat: Israel’s Military Conflicts
The primary theme of Parshat Ḥukat is Israel’s military confrontations with the other nations.
Israel & the Islamic World
How should we understand the ideal relationship between the Jewish people & the Islamic world?
Jesus: Judean or Palestinian?
How we frame the Jesus myth & give it meaningful political context correlates to how both Jews & Palestinians understand national identity.
A Game-Changing Approach to Peace
A revolutionary approach to Israeli-Palestinian reconciliation at Tel Aviv University’s Conflict Resolution & Mediation international program.
Who is Amalek?
Where does Israel’s historic arch foe come from?
What are its foundational beliefs?
Who can best be identified as Amalek in modern times from the perspective of Jewish historiography?
Lessons From the Attack on Huwara
The Jews who attacked Huwara this week are actually Israel’s best suited ambassadors for reconciliation with Palestinian society.
The Deeper Meaning of Israel’s Latest Election Cycle
This week’s election results need to be understood within the context of Israel’s broader national development, as well as a major shift from one dominant ideological paradigm to another.
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 sociopolitical shift he represents.