Two polls, one warning: Democratic base turns on Israel while Jewish voters stay the course for Democrats
A tale of two polls landed this week, and together they reveal a fracture in American political life that should alarm every friend of Israel and every American Jew who has not yet done the math.
Trump demands Abraham Accords expansion in Iran deal. Arab leaders respond with silence.
According to two U.S. officials, Trump told the assembled leaders that any agreement ending the war with Iran must come paired with expanded recognition of the Jewish state. The response from the Muslim and Arab leaders on the line? Silence.
You cannot make a deal with a regime that lies as a strategic weapon
“I want to believe that President Trump understands what I know to be true about the Islamic Republic: You can never negotiate with them. They will always lie and do anything to stay in power and maintain control over more than 90 million Iranians.”
Iran’s parliament votes to put a price on Trump’s head, and it’s not the first time
Iran is institutionalizing assassination as state policy, funding it with public money, and clothing it in the language of jihad, holy war. It has effectively declared war on the sitting president of the United States and the prime minister of Israel.
A national Shabbat: Why all Americans should mark the 250th
However, if we are to truly honor the essence of the Sabbath and the spirit of this milestone, that celebration must extend its reach. This Sabbath should not just be a Jewish event; it should be a clarion call to non-Jews across the nation.
When a pastor speaks truth to power
When President Trump shared an image portraying himself in the likeness of the Messiah, most people either defended it or attacked it along predictable partisan lines. Pastor Scott did neither.
Josh Hammer fires at CPAC: The ‘brain rot right’ is sabotaging America
“Your job, CPAC, is simple. It is to resoundingly say to the…right: no. The future of this conference depends on it. The future of this movement indeed depends on it. And ultimately, the future of this country depends on it. So don’t mess it up.”
Racist presidential humor, then and now
Unfortunately, racist humor among presidents is not a new phenomenon; it dates back to at least a century ago. The difference between then and now is that such remarks used to be made only in private, not in public.
Trump ponders his chances at heaven: “I did a hell of a lot of good for perfect people”
“Some major politicians refuse to say the word God. They don’t want to say it. I say it,” Trump declared.
Rav Kessin: Trump embodies Esav’s return as redemption nears
“People think history is random,” Rav Kessin said. “It is not. The pieces are moving exactly where they need to go. Anyone watching honestly can see it.”