Why the Hidden Torah Threatens the West
Israel’s Torah threatened the Roman Empire & its rule over Judea. Our sages had to hide it in order to survive. But now that the Torah’s been unlocked, does it still pose a danger to Western civilization?
The Healthy Response to Criticism
The healthiest & most authentically Jewish response to criticism is not defensiveness but introspection.
We Need to Get Serious About Gaza
The people of Israel must define Jewish interests in Gaza & what the aims of this war should actually be.
Can we Trust Josephus?
Given his obvious biases & personal involvement in the events he records, we have to study Josephus cautiously when learning about the Great Revolt.
The Principles & Personalities Driving the Great Revolt
Too few contemporary Jews are familiar with the heroic struggle to free Judea from ancient Rome.
What are Israel’s true Borders?
The request by Gad & Reuven for tribal territories east of the Jordan should prompt us to examine what the land of Israel’s actual borders should be.
A Mixed Message on Gentiles in the Land
The Ramban clarifies the Torah’s ‘contradictory’ positions on non-Israelite populations in the land.
The Weakness of Jewish Extremism
In Parshat Pinḥas, the Torah demonstrates the fundamental defect of Jewish fundamentalism.
The Secret Torah of the Zealots
The Six Day War unearthed the Torah of the Zealots in modern times. But fully accessing it may require us to challenge the vilification of our heroic fighters.
Two Judeans, Several Opinions
Two West Bank Jews discuss our very different approaches to reconciliation work with Palestinians.
Remembering Yitzḥak Shamir
‘Michael’ remained a ‘fighter for the freedom of Israel’ & principled revolutionary his entire life – even when he reached the prime minister’s office.
Prime Minister Lev Trotsky?
Imagine, just for fun, if Trotsky had survived the assassination attempt in Mexico, moved to Mandate Palestine, joined the anti-British underground & became the State of Israel’s first prime minister.