Jewish Tribal & Universal Commitments (with Rav Shmuely Yanklowitz)
byIs there a uniquely Jewish balance one can strike between tribal rootedness & universalism?
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What our Historic Moment Requires
byThe most pressing challenges of our time demand a deeper embrace of our unique identities & a principled rejection of shallow political thinking.
From LA to Southern Judea
byThe story of an assimilated Jew from Agoura Hills becoming an active participant in Israel’s story.
How the Western-Led Global Order Shackles Israel (with Jeremy England)
byCan Israel truly receive a fair trial according to the moral standards of the West if Western civilization is fundamentally rooted in a Christian worldview?
The Failure of the Hasbara Industry (with Sharon Levy)
byAfter years of branding Israel as a ‘Western nation’ closely allied to the United States, the pro-Israel advocacy organizations shouldn’t be surprised when Israel is maligned on campuses as a settler-colony.
Why Israel Celebrates the 21st of Nisan
byWhy do the children of Israel celebrate the seventh night of Pesaḥ (referred to by Rav Sa’adya Gaon as “Ḥag HaShmada” – the “Festival of Destruction”)?
The Egyptian Ideology & True Purpose of the Plagues
byWhat was the ancient Egyptian worldview that humanity required liberation from? How did the ten plagues achieve that universal freedom?
From Servitude to Service
byWhat’s the practical difference for the Israelites between suffering servitude to Pharaoh & becoming servants of the Creator? Did we truly become free?
What Really Happened? (with Bruce Brill)
byDid the US intelligence community intentionally deceive Israel’s leadership regarding the likelihood of being attacked on Yom Kippur of 5734 (1973)?
Shaking Off the Empire (with Aryeh Shapiro)
byAs the Biden administration schemes to remove Netanyahu from office, the prime minister’s domestic political needs have aligned with exposing the toxicity of the US-Israel relationship.
Political Education & Concepts of Freedom
byIf different societies have different concepts of freedom, what does freedom mean to Israel?
Sh’ma Yishmael (with Inon Kehati)
byWhat does it mean to engage Yishmael from a place of power? Can a stronger Jewish identity help Israel to better communicate with the Islamic world?