Tisha Be’av, A Day of Delight?
The catastrophes we mark on Tisha Be’av struck all Jews across the centuries regardless of their political, social, economic or religious standing
The US
Is the world richest, and one of its most populous countries falling apart?
The Other Root of Terrorism
Throughout the world, many people suffer from some form or other of mental illness.
Obama Administration IRS Scandal Back in the News
The mainstream media have gone to great lengths to avoid reporting on controversies with the potential to damage President Obama’s reputation or legacy.
Israeli-Saudi Ties Warming; Hizballah and Iran Livid
Those words weren’t spoken by an enthused congressman after a trip to Israel.
Tisha B’Av – Eternal Jerusalem
I stand at the Kotel, the Wailing Wall.
Germany’s Migrant Rape Crisis Spirals Out of Control
Suppression of data about migrant rapes is “Germany-wide phenomenon.”
The “Anti-Normalization” Campaign and Israel’s Right to Exist
The world can continue talking about the Arab Peace Initiative for as long as it wants.
Coup-Weary Turkey: Directionless and Insecure
Turkey once boasted of having NATO’s second biggest army, equipped with state-of-the-art weapons systems.
My Journey with Annette
This past Shabbat was the first week in months I didn’t pray for my friend Annette Garcia and for her full and speedy recovery.