Firing Up the Nations – Do Jews Celebrate Thanksgiving?

As a Jew, I am thankful that when America was discovered, America discovered the Bible. When I used to live in the United States, my curious non-Jewish friends would ask me at this time of year whether I, an Orthodox Jewish rabbi, celebrate Thanksgiving? Â The mere question reminds me that we still have much to […]
Anger in Ferguson Co-opted by Pro-Palestinian Activists

Following a Grand Jury decision not to indict the white police officer responsible for the shooting death of black teenager Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri in August, protests and riots erupted in the St. Louis suburb and across the US.
Arabic Broadcasting Network Funded by US Tax Dollars? Incredibly,Yes!

Does Anyone know about the Alhurra Network? About Radio Sawa? Most will be shocked to learn that little known Alhurra costs American tax papers, including many American Israelis up to $100,000,000.00 (one hundred million dollars) a year, or more!
Deal or No Deal? Iran Says Shut Up and Make One

As everyone seems to be saying, there is less than a fortnight to go before we hit the Nov. 24 deadline for a final agreement with Iran over its nuclear program.
Iran, P5+1 Enter Final Stage of Nuclear Agreements

Iran and world powers are moving into the final phase of nuclear negotiations this week as the November 24 deadline looms close.
Will the Newly Elected Congress Push Obama into being Tougher on Iran’s Nuclear Weapons Program?

Now that both Houses of Congress are under the control of Republicans, will President Obama have as free a hand in making a deal with the Iranian mullahs regarding their nuclear weapons program?
Has Obama Cut a Shady Deal with Iran’s Ayatollah Kahmenei?

Opinions on what should or should not transpire regarding the looming Iranian nuclear showdown have lit up news outlets.
The Silver Lining We Can Cling To

Much ink has been spilled over the unreasonable, childish and bullying language used by a high-ranking official in the Obama administration.
Obama’s Secret Letter to Iran: Sign of a Desperate President?

Senior US officials revealed that US President Barack Obama secretly penned a letter to Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
War of Words Between Bibi & Obama Drives Voter Turnout of US Citizens in Israel

Over 30,000 U.S. citizens living in Israel cast their vote in last week’s U.S. elections.