Commentary
Propaganda of Victimhood: How Hamas Manipulates Global Sympathy
Hamas has mastered the art of shaping Western public opinion to carry out its war against Israel. A prime example is the BBC’s recent documentary...
Retribution in Syria: What It Means for Israel and the Region
The carnage in Syria is terrifying, horrifying, and gruesome -- particularly if you are a member of a Syrian minority group -- Christians, Druze, Kurds. Or Alawite. Did no one think there would be retribution after...
Why the Shtisel Prequel ‘Kugel’ Is Sweet and Savory
Many fans of the show Shtisel wanted that show to continue, but I jumped for joy when I heard that a prequel called Kugel was being made. Available on the streamer Izzy, the show is...
How Reuters and Getty Images Platformed a Gaza Photojournalist Kissed by Hamas’ Sinwar
On October 7, 2023, Gazan photojournalist Hassan Eslaiah held a grenade in one hand and a camera in the other, documenting Hamas’ massacre inside Israel. His exposure by HonestReporting, which brought to light a cozy photo...
Palestinian Authority Pays February Terror Salaries — Abbas Continues ‘Pay-for-Slay’
Last week, the Palestinian Authority (PA) announced that it is paying February's monthly "allowances." Two similar...
Targeting Iran’s Agents of Influence
JNS.org - The sight of Israeli fighter jets flying low and loud over the funeral...
India-led Economic Trade Corridor Could Be a Bonanza for Israel
JNS.org - At the recent meeting in the White House between President Donald Trump and...
Deeds and Consequence
JNS.org - And now for the weather! No, I’m not a meteorologist, but we are all...
Judaism Teaches Us That AI Must Never Overtake Human Decision-Making
Those of us residing in West Los Angeles have lived alongside Waymo "robotaxis" since early...
Propaganda of Victimhood: How Hamas Manipulates Global Sympathy
Hamas has mastered the art of shaping Western public opinion to carry out its war against Israel. A prime example is the BBC’s recent documentary from...
Retribution in Syria: What It Means for Israel and the Region
The carnage in Syria is terrifying, horrifying, and gruesome -- particularly if you are a member of a Syrian minority group -- Christians, Druze, Kurds....
Why the Shtisel Prequel ‘Kugel’ Is Sweet and Savory
Many fans of the show Shtisel wanted that show to continue, but I jumped for joy when I heard that a prequel called Kugel was...
How Reuters and Getty Images Platformed a Gaza Photojournalist Kissed by Hamas’ Sinwar
On October 7, 2023, Gazan photojournalist Hassan Eslaiah held a grenade in one hand and a camera in the other, documenting Hamas’ massacre inside Israel....
Palestinian Authority Pays February Terror Salaries — Abbas Continues ‘Pay-for-Slay’
Last week, the Palestinian Authority (PA) announced that it is paying February's monthly "allowances." Two similar announcements appeared, as can be seen in the chart below...
Targeting Iran’s Agents of Influence
JNS.org - The sight of Israeli fighter jets flying low and loud over the funeral in Beirut last month of the eliminated Hezbollah terrorist chieftain...
India-led Economic Trade Corridor Could Be a Bonanza for Israel
JNS.org - At the recent meeting in the White House between President Donald Trump and India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the two leaders focused on...
Deeds and Consequence
JNS.org - And now for the weather! No, I’m not a meteorologist, but we are all seeing very real changes in the weather around the world....
Judaism Teaches Us That AI Must Never Overtake Human Decision-Making
Those of us residing in West Los Angeles have lived alongside Waymo "robotaxis" since early 2024. For those who don't live in LA, Waymos are...
Cartoon of Israeli Hostage Trampling Bloody Arab Bodies Is Sanitized by New York Times
"After He Ran a Cartoon on the War in Gaza, Gannett Fired Him," is the headline the New York Times put over its recent report...
The Preventable Death of Salwan Momika — and How It Exposed the Weaknesses of Sweden’s Immigration System
The Jan. 29 murder of Iraqi refugee and activist Salwan Momika — killed in his Stockholm apartment while live-streaming on TikTok — has sparked crucial...
Kosher Barbie: Celebrating a Zionist Birthday on International Women’s Day
On this International Women's Day, I not only celebrate my Zionist birthday but also honor the legacy of Golda Meir, Israel's first and only female...
Women, Children, the Aged, and the Injured First? Male Hostages Shouldn’t Be Forgotten
In negotiating the release of about 250 hostages, both living and dead, Israel has prioritized children, women, the aged, and the ill or injured. The...
The Fascinating History of Kabbalat Shabbat and Lecha Dodi
The Germans occupied France in 1940, yet the Great Synagogue of Lyon resolutely continued to function for prayer services. French Nazi collaborators, known as the...
