Has the Wandering Jew Arrived?
Has the answer to that question changed since Albert Londres asked it in his 1930-31 masterpiece, just reissued by Gefen publishers?
When Chicago Dyke March Bans a Jewish Pride Flag, Jews Should Feel Unsafe
When a march that dons inclusion as its motto excludes Jews, it is not a misunderstanding; it is the canary in the mine.
In Defense of Rabbi Dweck and Orthodox Judaism
I care as much about your honor as I care about the honor of Rabbi Dweck and, above all, the honor and integrity of Judaism.
What Do Haircuts, Trees, and the Hebrew Language Have in Common?
A chalaka or upsherin in Yiddish (אפשערן), is a haircutting ceremony held when a Jewish boy turns three-years-old and receives his first haircut.
Gevalt, Again
The furor among Jews has ratcheted up to what we haven’t seen in some time.
The Grenfell Tower Fire: How a Tragic Accident Became a Blood Libel
Our current disunity causes the world to once again want to be judenfrei (free of Jews), as the Nazis put it. Only we can change this, and only if we rise above our hatred for each other.
Parshat Chukat: The Devastation of Religious Coercion
Moshe was punished harshly for his failure to adhere strictly to the details of this command.
Problems With Jews and Arabs
They aren’t the same problems, and it isn’t obvious which are the most serious, or threatening.
Taking Nuclear War Seriously: Israel’s Strategic Imperative
To best prepare itself for any and all nuclear conflict possibilities, Israeli planners must comprehensively examine pertinent narratives concerning nuclear retaliation, nuclear counter-retaliation, nuclear preemption, and nuclear warfighting.
The Best Deal Ever
The new president of the United States has been described as a deal-maker, and in fact, he wrote a book entitled The Art of the Deal.