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.
Israel’s Early Kings Map Our National Development
Israel’s national development & socio-political trajectory can be best understood by examining the dynamic progression of our ancient kings.
B’reishit: Creation’s Secret Internal Structure
There’s a hidden understanding of our Torah that has yet to reach the English-speaking Jewish world.
Am I Proud of My Service in Israel’s Army?
One can be critical of the Israeli state & army while still appreciating the opportunity to actively participate in Jewish history’s current chapter.
Israel’s Tribal Political Map
A more precise understanding of Israeli politics within the framework of our own people’s identity & worldview might help us better develop a much-needed post-Zionist Jewish liberation movement.
The Cost of Principled Ignorance
Israelis, Palestinians & our respective supporters tend to all share a self-defeating aversion to understanding the narratives of the Other.
Lag Ba’Omer & the Hebrew Mission
What can the secrets of Torah celebrated on Lag Ba’Omer teach us about Israel’s historic mission & the antagonists we need to overcome to achieve it?