The Israel-Hezbollah Showdown: What’s Happening Inside Israel, Lebanon, Gaza, Jordan and Iran with Aaron David Miller and Nadine Epstein
What’s going on right now inside Israel and Lebanon, Gaza and the West Bank, the Sunni nations and Iran?
The Covenant Between God and Humanity with Rabbi Irving Greenberg and Amy E. Schwartz
A sweeping reimagination of the covenant between God and humanity
Big Question | What Is the Allure of the Strongman?
Examining the role that charisma, deception, scapegoating and even psychopathology might play in the way strongmen leaders attract a following and hold onto power.
Interview | To & Fro Is a Conversation between Kafka and Midrash
"In this day and age, what we expect when we read about a girl on the cusp of adolescence, journeying on her own, is that she’s going to be subject to predation—but this was not the story that was growing through me."
Lochs and Bagels: A Trip to Jewish Scotland
"Their melodic accents and deep sense of Yiddishkeit didn’t surprise me. Their strong allegiance to Scotland and the seamless marriage of their two cultures did. But kosher kilts? Tartan kippahs? You bet!"
When Miriam Calls
Trump, while still widely unpopular among Jewish-American voters, is no longer a pariah with many on the right. And this process of legitimization could translate into votes.
From the Newsletter | Paris 1874: The Impressionist Moment
The 1874 Impressionist exhibit was mounted by the Société Anonyme des Artistes, Peintres, Sculpteurs et Graveurs, a cooperative of 30 artists who wanted to break free of Paris’s art establishment in order to have greater control over how their art was selected and exhibited.
The Unexpected Magic of Caring for Others with Elissa Strauss and Sarah Breger
Elissa Strauss, author of the book When You Care: The Unexpected Magic of Caring for Others, explores the powerful role caring for others plays in our individual and communal lives.
JPVP Roundup | Is the Roller Coaster Rider Nearing an End?
One participant even compared this election cycle to a roller coaster. But will the ride stop on Election Day, or are we in for more twists and turns?
Opinion | How Long Does a War Take?
"It’ll be over by Christmas” is an old saying from the first months of World War I.
Opinion | I’m Done With Concessions
When Israel left Gaza to the Palestinians, they promptly elected Hamas. This ultimate betrayal came home to roost on October 7.
Opinion | How We in Israel See Your Election
Let us begin with two facts: Israel has the highest proportion of Donald Trump supporters of any country outside of the United States; and most Israelis are far more interested in their country’s affairs than in the U.S. presidential election.