Ask the Rabbis | What Does Israel Reaching 75 Mean in the Context of 3,000 Years of Jewish History?
These 75 years of the existence of the State of Israel do not just resolve 2,000 years of exile but bring to a climax 3,000 years of Jewish history.
The Growing Threat of Christian Nationalism with Guthrie Graves-Fitzsimmons, Katherine Stewart, Eric K. Ward and Robert Siegel
Join our distinguished panelists to learn why we should be paying attention to the rise of Christian nationalism and what can be done about it.
Analysis | Scenes from a Memorial Day Like No Other
When the government breaks its bond with the public, everything becomes politicized and even our most sacred narratives can no longer be taken for granted.
10 Innovations of Israeli Technology
Why has Israel been such a powerhouse of tech incubation and innovation?
8 Essential Relapse Prevention Strategies For 2025
This is beneficial during recovery, as what is alcoholism it allows individuals to focus on self-care and prioritize their mental health. Coping strategies help individuals...
Is Yom Ha’atzmaut’s Date All but Moot?
Israel declared Independence on 5 Iyar, but it took effect on 6 Iyar. Which was May 15—but May 14 in the United States. Except on Mondays...
From the Editor | Finding a Balance Between Israel and the Diaspora
The Jewish past and future demand both a homeland and a diaspora, and it is our ongoing responsibility to find a balance between them.
Talk of the Table | A Feast to Celebrate 75 Years
In honor of Israel’s 75th birthday I created a menu that serves as a culinary representation of the newborn State of Israel in 1948, with dishes demonstrating the nascent nation’s human diversity
Spice Box | There Lived a Country Boy Named Johnnie B. Goy
Officer? This guy just cut me off.
The State of the Jewish State
That Israel’s existence is miraculous is clear—as every respondent made sure to let us know—but the rest, like everything in Judaism, is up for debate.
An Interview with Gidon Bromberg | When Water = National Security
“Politicians speak of disengagement, like ‘Israel’s disengaged from Gaza.’ Well, environmentally, that’s bullshit,” says Bromberg. “It’s impossible to disengage from a shared environment."
Is Holocaust Education Feeding Antisemitism?
Some say efforts to educate children of all backgrounds about the most evil result of antisemitism may actually be fueling.