Yes, American Jews Do Serve
I was first introduced to the anti-Semitic trope that “Jews don’t serve” when I was still on active duty. I was showing a superior the hospital that I worked at, and somehow it came to light that I was a Jew.
Opinion | Remembering the Real Yitzhak Rabin
I was at that peace rally in Tel Aviv, 22 years ago, when Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin was assassinated. And for most years since, I have marked that date by attending memorial rallies in that same square. But this year, I won’t go to the annual rally in the square.
Opinion | Seeing Israel in Its Contradictory Glory
American missions to Israel need to expand their scope beyond hasbara.
Opinion | Israel’s ‘Teflon’ Prime Minister
Four flimsy and ridiculous scandals won’t bring Benjamin Netanyahu down.
Opinion | The Anti-Semite-in-Chief
Despite Ivanka and Jared (and Steven), President Trump spells trouble for the Jews.
From the Editor | It’s Time to Stop the Hate—in Ourselves
Dipping into the hate within us can give us an intense buzz that may make us feel more alive, but hating is also an easy way to dismiss, diminish and dehumanize the other. Love can also make us feel alive—without the negative effects,
Opinion | Can Jared Succeed Where Others Have Failed?
However confused the signals emanating from the Trump administration’s policy on Israel, there are still only three basic approaches to making Middle East peace.
Opinion | Why Netanyahu Barely Commented on Charlottesville
I’m not surprised that it took Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu a full three days until he said anything about the events in Charlottesville. Or that, after three full days, he said, basically, nothing.
Opinion | Politicians Love Jerusalem—But What About Jerusalemites?
Once again, our city has been taken over by jealousy. Once again, it has been reduced to little more than a humiliated pawn in the hands of politicians who, in their attempts to own this city, are willing, quite literally, to let her die.
Opinion | Are Jews Historical Artifacts in Europe?
The future of Europe’s dwindling Jewish communities is bleak.
Opinion | A Good Deal Doesn’t Have to Be ‘Beautiful’
But can President Trump and his special Middle East envoys accept anything less?
American Jews, Don’t be Surprised by Bibi’s Kotel Flip-Flop
North American Jewish leaders say they are shocked that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has canceled the Kotel compromise and agreed to promote the Orthodox conversion bill. They shouldn't be.