Commentary
Do Autocratic Rulers Have a Future in the Middle East?
Several recent public opinion surveys send a mixed message to autocratic reformers in Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Qatar, which hosts the...
Arab Youth Survey Shows Hate for America and Israel
The latest Arab Youth Survey indicates that as much as we would love to believe that access to the Internet has moderated the majority of Arab youth, it still isn't true. Far more Arab youths blame the...
Is Italy’s Giorgia Meloni a Friend or a Foe of the Jews?
JNS.org - The latest parliamentary elections in Italy have sent many in the chattering classes in both Europe and the United States heading for their smelling salts. The victory of Giorgia Meloni and her Brothers...
What Lapid Said at the UN and How J Street Changed It
JNS.org - What do you do if Israel’s prime minister makes a speech that includes some statements you don’t like? If you’re the left-wing lobby J Street, you just edit out the parts with which...
Why Haven’t Linda Sarsour, Ilhan Omar, and Rashida Tlaib Even Mentioned Iran’s Hijab Protests?
As of this writing, heartbreakingly brave Iranian women have been protesting for 10 days and...
New York’s Funniest Realtors Are Also Jewish
The judges got it right in picking the winner for the Funniest Realtor in NYC...
Moscow Cozies Up With Hamas to Pressure Israel
A delegation from the Palestinian terrorist group Hamas, led by Politburo chief Ismail Haniyeh, made...
Rashida Tlaib and the Coming Purge of Progressivism
JNS.org - Almost from its inception, American Jews have been associated with the progressive movement....
3001 Arabian Nights
JNS.org - The last time I visited Saudi Arabia was in February 2017. Changes were...
Do Autocratic Rulers Have a Future in the Middle East?
Several recent public opinion surveys send a mixed message to autocratic reformers in Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Qatar, which hosts the World...
Arab Youth Survey Shows Hate for America and Israel
The latest Arab Youth Survey indicates that as much as we would love to believe that access to the Internet has moderated the majority of Arab...
Is Italy’s Giorgia Meloni a Friend or a Foe of the Jews?
JNS.org - The latest parliamentary elections in Italy have sent many in the chattering classes in both Europe and the United States heading for their...
What Lapid Said at the UN and How J Street Changed It
JNS.org - What do you do if Israel’s prime minister makes a speech that includes some statements you don’t like? If you’re the left-wing lobby...
Why Haven’t Linda Sarsour, Ilhan Omar, and Rashida Tlaib Even Mentioned Iran’s Hijab Protests?
As of this writing, heartbreakingly brave Iranian women have been protesting for 10 days and nights in the streets of at least 80 cities. They...
New York’s Funniest Realtors Are Also Jewish
The judges got it right in picking the winner for the Funniest Realtor in NYC contest, which was held at the Gotham Comedy Club in...
Moscow Cozies Up With Hamas to Pressure Israel
A delegation from the Palestinian terrorist group Hamas, led by Politburo chief Ismail Haniyeh, made a multi-day visit to Moscow this month for meetings with...
Rashida Tlaib and the Coming Purge of Progressivism
JNS.org - Almost from its inception, American Jews have been associated with the progressive movement. For over 100 years, Jews have fought for social justice,...
3001 Arabian Nights
JNS.org - The last time I visited Saudi Arabia was in February 2017. Changes were occurring. “Baby steps,” as one savvy young Saudi woman told...
We Must Always Remember the Extraordinary Gift of Israel
JNS.org – Something disturbing happened in Jerusalem earlier this week, and the story is not yet over. Temple Mount activists Yehuda Glick, a former MK and...
Benny Gantz’s Anti-Netanyahu Rosh Hashanah Message
JNS.org – In weekend interviews ahead of the Rosh Hashanah holiday, Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz made a statement that explains his poor showing in...
Get Out Your Crystal Ball! Take the 5783 Jewish Pundit Quiz
JNS.org – Every year at this time, we assess the events of the previous 12 months and wonder whether things could possibly get worse. Though...
Iran’s Inspirational Protest Movement
JNS.org – It’s impossible not be astonished and humbled by the bravery of the Iranian people. From bus drivers to university teachers, once again a...
The Road to Heaven and Rosh Hashanah
"The road to hell is paved with good intentions," goes the adage, and the broad consensus is that “good intentions” are a waste of time....
