From The Darker Pages of our History

The campaign against Moshe Yaalon has produced images recalling the worst of Israeli and Jewish history.
The Underside of Israel

Those expecting the Promised Land to be Paradise on Earth, or impeccable morality from God’s Chosen People, should think some more.
We’re Stuck, But It Isn’t All That Bad

One of Jerusalem’s benefits is the opportunity for Jews from different backgrounds, and Arabs, to converse and come to understand what one another brings to the encounter.
The Stench of a Rat

Because we understand that power corrupts, we limit the powers of our elected officials.
Israel’s Advantages

Brussels International Airport remains closed a week after the attack, with pictures of extensive damage, and officials warning that the facility may remain closed “for months.”
Speaker of the US House to Israel: “We Stand Shoulder to Shoulder With You”

“I wanted to come to Israel first to emphasize the level of US commitment to Israel,” said Ryan.
Choices

An American friend, who is almost as old as I am, can’t remember a presidential election with worse choices.
The Fourth Strategy

Saudi Arabia listed Hezbollah as a terrorist organization and canceled its $3 billion aid package to the Lebanese military.
Ever Heard of Alarm Clocks? (Revisited)

The Islamic race to Sharia law is speeding up, especially in the Western countries.
Knesset Bill To Limit Loudspeakers Seen As Threat to Islam

A bill introduced into the Knesset to prohibit loud speakers at mosques from broadcasting is being labeled a threat to the Muslim communities in Israel and a move by the Israeli government to shut down mosques.