‘Tales From the Middle East Quagmire’
In the summer of 2012, British-Israeli journalist Jonathan Spyer found himself in the basement of a hospital along with other Syrian civilians in bombed-out Aleppo City.
Jerusalem Deals in Reality
The neighborhood where I live, on the seam line dividing Jew and Arab in Jerusalem, can be a useful place to take the temperature of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Jerusalem
Don’t expect the Messiah, whoever or whatever He, She, or It might be. Perhaps not until the end of time, if such a thing will occur.
Why did Flynn Lie and WHY did Mueller Charge Him with Lying?
The investigation will probably not end quickly, but it may end with, not a thunderclap, but several whimpers.
What’s Happening?
You have much company here, among those close to Hebrew media, Hebrew speaking politicians, commentators, and activists.
Russian Orthodox Church Revives Blood Libel, Claims Romanov Royals Killed in Ritual Jewish Sacrifice
The claims perpetuate the worst and most primitive forms of anti-Semitism.
Portents of Quagmires in Syria
Putin, Rouhani, and Erdogan are right that, as of now, they are the victors in Syria. But let us not empower them by believing them invincible.
The Chaotic Arab World Has Nothing to Offer Israel Today in Any Deal
Behavioral science recognizes two types of responses to tense or threatening situations facing loosely-connected groups.
The Arab Sunni World: Complete and Utter Chaos
The only conclusion Israel must reach from the sad state of affairs in the Arab Sunni world is as clear as the sunshine in an arid desert.
Aliya as an Act of Faith
More than 3,000 Bnei Menashe have thus far made aliya thanks largely to Shavei Israel, the organization I founded and chair. Another 7,000 are still in India, all of whom wish to come.
