The Muck of the Irish
The Emerald Isle lost a lot of its luster this past week when Ireland’s Senate chose to adopt a bill that can best be described as obtuse but, more accurately, as profoundly antisemitic at its core.
Much Ado About Something
Over the years, many dismissed the Right’s criticism of the Supreme Court as mere carping. But it turns out that the negative appraisals of the High Court were truly much ado about something.
The Peril of Politicized Antisemitism
Trump shows his friendship and respect for Israel every single day.
Stop Taking Evangelical Support for Granted
A whopping 41% of younger Evangelicals said they do not have strong views regarding Israel.
The Curse of Religious Coercion
For centuries, commentators have struggled with and argued about the incident of the Mei Meriva (the waters of strife).
Parashat Korach: The Curse of Camouflaged Jealousy
One of the most beautiful human virtues is the ability to enjoy the achievements of others and encourage them to reach even higher goals. It’s one of the greatest pleasures a person can experience.
Germany’s Migrant Rape Crisis: “Failure of the State”
The rape and murder of a 14-year-old Jewish girl by a failed Iraqi asylum seeker has cast a renewed spotlight on Germany’s migrant rape crisis, which has continued unabated for years amid official complicity and public apathy.
If Not Now, Then When?
Over the past two decades, the major disputes among and within American Jewish groups have revolved around two main issues.
Spirituality is Universal at Rambam Hospital
While some are touting Rambam’s eight decades of medical and technological innovations, chaplain Michael Schultz is reveling in the hospital’s success at spiritually serving its constituents.
Parashat Behaalotecha: Theocracy, Democracy, and Halacha
The Hanukkah menorah, sometimes called the hanukiah, has its roots in the menorah-candelabra of the Temple. While there are many halachot regarding the appearance and structure of the biblical menorah, Rashi, the great French commentator, points to a most remarkable halachic feature that commands our attention.