Commentary
The New IDF Chief of Staff Faces an Array of Challenges
On January 16, 2023, the 23rd IDF Chief of Staff, Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi, was officially sworn in, replacing Lt. Gen. Aviv Kochavi. Halevi...
10 Jewish Women to Follow for Women’s History Month
Nicole Raviv Nicole Raviv is a singer, songwriter, and actress who has performed in English, French, Hebrew, and Arabic, and sang “The Star-Spangled Banner” for the NHL, NBA, NFL, and MLS. Born to a Romanian mother...
A Nation Torn Apart
JNS.org - I have made some 100 trips to Israel and never before have I left it with such a feeling of sadness in my heart. For more than 75 years, people have sacrificed everything...
A Lesson for Israel, From Latvia
JNS.org - The Latvian government has come up with a unique way to help Ukraine in its war against Russia: It’s donating the automobiles of Latvian citizens who were arrested for drunk driving. Friends of Israel,...
Cancel Culture Infects the Beautiful Prayer for Israel
JNS.org - For many decades, during Shabbat services, Conservative and Religious Zionist Orthodox congregations have...
Iraq Anniversary Reminds Us That Avoiding War Isn’t Always Wrong
JNS.org - As a general rule of thumb, it’s always best to avoid analogies to...
How the Jewish Population of Bulgaria Was Saved From the Nazis
Eighty years ago this month, courageous voices in Axis-allied Bulgaria accomplished the near-impossible: the nullification...
Washington Post ‘Investigation’ More Hit Piece Than Serious Analysis
In its recent investigation of an Israeli counter-terror operation in Nablus at the end of February...
Fatah Calls for Terrorism: ‘We Want the Rifle’
One of the spokesmen from Fatah’s military wing, the Al-Aqsa Martyrs’ Brigades, has openly announced...
The New IDF Chief of Staff Faces an Array of Challenges
On January 16, 2023, the 23rd IDF Chief of Staff, Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi, was officially sworn in, replacing Lt. Gen. Aviv Kochavi. Halevi was...
10 Jewish Women to Follow for Women’s History Month
Nicole Raviv Nicole Raviv is a singer, songwriter, and actress who has performed in English, French, Hebrew, and Arabic, and sang “The Star-Spangled Banner” for the...
A Nation Torn Apart
JNS.org - I have made some 100 trips to Israel and never before have I left it with such a feeling of sadness in my...
A Lesson for Israel, From Latvia
JNS.org - The Latvian government has come up with a unique way to help Ukraine in its war against Russia: It’s donating the automobiles of...
Cancel Culture Infects the Beautiful Prayer for Israel
JNS.org - For many decades, during Shabbat services, Conservative and Religious Zionist Orthodox congregations have recited the heartfelt Prayer for the State of Israel, written...
Iraq Anniversary Reminds Us That Avoiding War Isn’t Always Wrong
JNS.org - As a general rule of thumb, it’s always best to avoid analogies to Adolf Hitler, Winston Churchill and Neville Chamberlain. The trio of...
How the Jewish Population of Bulgaria Was Saved From the Nazis
Eighty years ago this month, courageous voices in Axis-allied Bulgaria accomplished the near-impossible: the nullification of orders to deport its 48,000 Jews to certain death...
Washington Post ‘Investigation’ More Hit Piece Than Serious Analysis
In its recent investigation of an Israeli counter-terror operation in Nablus at the end of February 2023, The Washington Post claimed to show that Israeli forces...
Fatah Calls for Terrorism: ‘We Want the Rifle’
One of the spokesmen from Fatah’s military wing, the Al-Aqsa Martyrs’ Brigades, has openly announced that Fatah -- together with other Palestinian terror organizations --...
As Ramadan Approaches, Debates About Islamic Reform Continue
Reform of Islamic jurisprudence was the elephant in the room when two prominent Saudi clerics clashed publicly about whether apostasy was punishable with death under...
Stopping Radical Judicial Reform Could Be the Israeli Right’s Big Moment
Despite the “Yes Bibi, No Bibi” divide that has defined Israeli politics in recent years, Benjamin Netanyahu has achieved something rather unexpected since returning to...
Warped Headlines: How the Media Use Title Tricks to Shape Public Opinion
The headline is undoubtedly the most important element of a news story. In a few words, it should both summarize the piece and grab the...
Mel Brooks’ ‘History of the World: Part II’ Is Hilarious
In 1981, when Mel Brooks brought us “History of the World: Part I” there was an iconic comedy moment when Brooks, dressed as Moses, dropped...
Amid Ukraine War, Russia’s Global Hunt for Weapons Turns Up Surprisingly Little
Russia’s attempt to procure suicide drones from Beijing appears to have failed, as the Chinese Foreign Ministry quickly denied any plans to provide lethal aid. By contrast, dozens of...
