Worry About Israel-Haters and White Supremacists, Not Missionaries
A newly elected congressman’s comments about wanting to convert Jews set off a controversy. But Jews have bigger problems than Madison Cawthorn.
How Nuremberg’s Universalism Undermined its Noble Aims
A clear line connects the tribunal on Nazi atrocities to current anti-Semitism.
Conspiracy Theories and Political Insanity
At a time when both warring political tribes feel entitled to say anything about their opponents, can we at least keep false Holocaust analogies out of public discourse?
Thomas Friedman Lectures About Lying
The problem is that the columnist himself seems to disagree with his own words.
What is the Significance of Christian Support for Israel
The interview came up in light of two recent events, but needs to be discussed openly as most Jews don’t understand.
What’s Going on in the World
What we’re seeing is a world moving in the direction where there won’t be any choice but to rely on each other.
The 2020 Election has been Terrible for the Jews
If we learned nothing else from the election campaign and its aftermath, we learned American democracy is in crisis.
Two Public Figures Left the World: One Despicable, One Inspirational
Saeb Erekat spoke honeyed words of peace to those in the West determined to ignore ineradicable Palestinian anti-Semitism and Israel-rejectionism. Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks chose to enlighten, inspire and console.
Potholes on the Road to Middle East Peace
There’s concern that Biden will undo some of the Trump policies vis a vis Jerusalem, the Golan Heights, or the rejection of the notion that “settlements” are by definition illegal and an obstacle to peace.
Israel’s President Shouldn’t Obfuscate the Particularity of Anti-Semitism
Shame on Reuven Rivlin for marking the anniversary of Kristallnacht by taking a general stand against all forms of hatred.