Israel’s Sandy Koufax
It may seem trivial, but in today’s world, many people invoke the word “hero” when referring to those whose exploits on the field stand out from the rest.
Simchat Torah: The Unyielding Sefer Torah
Simchat Torah presents us with a rare paradox.
Where Have All the Feminists Gone?
The battle for women’s rights is central to the battle for Western values. It is a necessary part of true democracy.
Palestinians: A State Within a State?
The latest “reconciliation” deal between the Palestinian Authority (PA) and Hamas brings the Palestinians closer to creating a state-within-a-state in the Gaza Strip.
Stopping Iran is Up to Israel Now
Western hopes that Iran will moderate and “engage” with the international community following the faulty 2015 nuclear agreement (JCPOA) have been gradually replaced with apprehension.
There’s No Need for Further Politicization of the Court
Someone in the government has got it all wrong. The public media isn’t a mouthpiece for political announcements, and the judicial authority shouldn’t have to participate in a clearly political gathering, even if it has been declared a ‘state event.’
The Case For Kurdish Independence
One thing is clear: if the US continues to neglect its “friends” and allies in the region – those on the front line in the fight against ISIS – the damage to its credibility will only increase.
In this Round of Reconciliation Talks, Hamas is the Great Victor
No, the ceremony isn’t being portrayed as a Fatah surrender to Hamas. But it is. It’s also an Egyptian surrender to Hamas.
Sukkot is a State of Mind
Traveling through a desert is journeying through a lonely place, completely forsaken.
Refugees, Intersectionalists, and Jews
Refugees are back in the news. This summer, the number of migrants crossing the Mediterranean from North Africa is likely to rise significantly.