If You Lived in Israel …
If you lived in Israel, you could go scuba diving in the Red Sea, and then travel a few hours by car to go skiing in the Golan Heights.
The American Exodus from Syria
Israel would, of course, much prefer that the American forces remain in Syria, but their pullout is far from a tragedy and even provides a window of opportunity.
Israel’s Record-Breaking 2018
To all lovers of Zion, Israel is a remarkable country, with many friends to be sure, but also a cluster of enemies who view it as the embodiment of all things evil. So, to be able to see Israel’s record-breaking year in black and white statistics is a comfort.
Biased World? Turks Operating in Syria Judged Differently Than Israel
Turkey views the mostly Kurdish Democratic Union Party (PYD) in Syria as a threat, similar to how Israel views Hezbollah, US envoy for Syria engagement James Jeffrey said last week.
Palestinians: Silencing and Intimidating Critics
Meanwhile, any Palestinians who dare to ask Hamas the wrong questions will find themselves behind bars.
Germany: New Law Banning Child Marriage Declared Unconstitutional
The ruling, which effectively opens the door to legalizing Sharia-based child marriages in Germany, is one of a growing number of instances in which German courts are — wittingly or unwittingly — promoting the establishment of a parallel Islamic legal system in the country.
10 Awesome Things the IDF did in 2018
The year 2018 proved to be a challenging yet fruitful year for the Israeli Defense Force (IDF), with joint drills with Israel’s allies, demolition of Hamas and Hezbollah terror tunnels, completion of vital army infrastructure and providing life-saving humanitarian aid for those in need.
Iran’s War in Yemen: America’s Problem
How the United States should position itself, vis-a-vis MbS or the Yemen war, is a matter for debate. But members of the U.S. Senate should be able to articulate American national security interests in the Middle East and Africa
There’s More to Judaism than Mitzvot
Can Jews Perpetrate a holocaust?
Hebrew Language Day: An Opportunity to Learn About the Code of Love
We are fortunate to be living in a time when we can speak Hebrew freely. I only began to learn Hebrew when I moved to Lithuania in the early 1970s, while in transit on the way to Israel.