Today’s Israel Reflects Jabotinsky’s Vision
byJabotinsky should be seen as the progenitor of today’s Jewish right, both in Israel and the Diaspora. But he did make one very important contribution.
Opinion
The End of Days is a Zombie Apocalypse
by“The educational system is supposed to train people to be obedient, conformist, not think too much, do what you’re told, stay passive, don’t cause…
Israeli Notes from Istanbul
byAll across the Middle East, the people are awakening to a new reality. Some are in denial, and the directions chosen are not in…
Only in ‘Developed’ Countries
byOnly in “developed” countries can you pay $200,000 dollars for a piece of paper from a university that promises no return on investment. Only…
Z’khor Y’mot Olam: Amalek
byAmalek persists as an enemy that threatens Israel in times of great doubt regarding our historic mission.
Why I Won’t Attend the Israel Day Parade
byI love Israel. I believe in Israel. But I do not “stand” with Israel. I do not support the Likud government coalition, I do…
Shabbat is a Class Issue
byComplaints about the shutting down of public buses and shopping malls one day a week place the wants of the privileged above the needs of low-wage workers for acceptable employment conditions.
Marxism as a Tool for Jewish Liberation
byMarxism is first and foremost a critique of capitalism. It is not, on its own, a solution.
The Tragic Legacy of David Raziel
byThinking outside-the-box & questioning the assumptions behind most of our political conclusions can prevent Israel’s national-religious camp from losing our way or unwittingly betraying the struggle we’ve committed our lives to.
Property & Identity in a Hebrew Economy
byBringing the first fruits free us from limiting our identities to material wealth or status while allowing us to measure ourselves and our work according to our impact on the collective society at large.
Social Programs Must Fail in a Capitalist System
byWhat does it mean to care about other people? From my experience, caring about other people means you want them to meet – and…
International Workers or Loyalty Day?
byIt’s no surprise that in 1958 – roughly a decade after Washington’s debut as an empire – the United States Congress officially renamed International…