We Need to Get Serious About Gaza
byThe people of Israel must define Jewish interests in Gaza & what the aims of this war should actually be.
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Can we Trust Josephus?
byGiven 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
byToo few contemporary Jews are familiar with the heroic struggle to free Judea from ancient Rome.
What are Israel’s true Borders?
byThe 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
byThe Ramban clarifies the Torah’s ‘contradictory’ positions on non-Israelite populations in the land.
The Weakness of Jewish Extremism
byIn Parshat Pinḥas, the Torah demonstrates the fundamental defect of Jewish fundamentalism.
The Secret Torah of the Zealots
byThe 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
byTwo West Bank Jews discuss our very different approaches to reconciliation work with Palestinians.
Remembering Yitzḥak Shamir
by‘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?
byImagine, 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.
Should Gentiles Study Our Torah?
byThe people of Israel aren’t the intended recipient of the Torah but rather the co-author meant to partner with the Creator in bringing the Torah to humanity.
From Prophecy to Religion
byAt a very specific moment in history, a worldwide prophetic experience was replaced by man-made religions & philosophies to describe reality — from Divine revelation (& paganism) to human reasoning.