Judea and Samaria Archives

Occupied Territories: ‘Come to Israel and See for Yourself’

Recently, New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie made news when, speaking at a gathering of the Republican Jewish Coalition, he used the term occupied territories to describe what’s otherwise known as biblical Judea and Samaria.

In Secret Recording, Kerry says Israel will become “Apartheid State”

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry said Israel is on course to become an “apartheid state” if it does not make peace soon with the Palestinians.

Israel needs a ‘Posse Comitatus Act’

Earlier this month, IDF soldiers carried out a furtive and well-planned operation that should raise the ire of every Israeli citizen who values individual rights and personal liberty.

Jerusalem is Not Up for Grabs

US Secretary of State John Kerry has blamed the sudden deadlock in peace negotiations between Israel and the Palestinian Authority on Israel’s plans to build additional apartments in Gilo, a southern Jerusalem neighborhood beyond the Green Line.

The Matzah of Judea

As we read about this ancient Seder that took place in Benei Berak, we think of our rabbinic sages observing Pesach (Passover) in Judea, in ancient Israel, what is now called the modern State of Israel.

Chris Christie and the “Occupied Territories” Incident

A small but significant event took place on March 29 at the Republican Jewish Coalition in Las Vegas. Hosted by Sheldon Adelson, the mega-donor to Republican presidential campaigns, the event drew four leading potential candidates for president in 2016, including New Jersey governor Chris Christie.

Labels, Lies and Libel: Words and Weapons

I used to wonder why Chazal (Chachamim Zichronam L’Vracha), the wise sages of Jewish tradition, would spend so much time emphasizing the evils of, Lashon HaRah, a transgression that includes such things as gossip, slander, and a variety of other misuses of speech.