Commentary
Why F-35s Should Not Be Released to the UAE and Saudi Arabia
Following the recent announcement of the agreement to normalize relations between Israel and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), a significant hurdle in the path of...
Jewish Institutions Jump Hurdles to Meet Social Needs During Corona, Economic Crisis
JNS.org - In the first few weeks of the global pandemic, the Jewish Family Service (JFS) and Children’s Center Service of Passaic-Clifton, a regional JFS organization in New Jersey, saw an immediate increase in requests...
Judaism in a Divided Society
The culture wars are raging around us. Anything or any person who is unacceptable to the culture police on either side is to be banned, silenced, and censored. There is no room for debate. This culture...
Helping Israel Swallow the Pill of the F-35 Sale to the UAE
For more than 6 years, the UAE has been eyeing Lockheed Martin’s F-35 Lightning. The US has been hesitant to sell the fighter jet to the Emiratis, in order to preserve Israel’s air supremacy in...
The Light of Israel and the Jewish People
In a recent article, I described my trip to Israel with our son Meir, who...
Palestinian Symbols (and Symbolism) Reveal a Bitter Mideast Truth
JNS.org - Partners for Progressive Israel, a left-of-center group that is part of the American...
The Israel-UAE Agreement’s Greatest Achievement: Little Arab Protest
Lively analysis has taken place over the possible ramifications of the Israel-UAE peace agreement. Some...
The UAE-Israel Peace Deal Is a Turning Point
JNS.org - The normalization of relations between Israel and the United Arab Emirates, with American...
Time Is Running Out for the Palestinians
I am addressing this article to the Palestinian Authority with a warning -- having missed...
Why F-35s Should Not Be Released to the UAE and Saudi Arabia
Following the recent announcement of the agreement to normalize relations between Israel and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), a significant hurdle in the path of the...
Jewish Institutions Jump Hurdles to Meet Social Needs During Corona, Economic Crisis
JNS.org - In the first few weeks of the global pandemic, the Jewish Family Service (JFS) and Children’s Center Service of Passaic-Clifton, a regional JFS...
Judaism in a Divided Society
The culture wars are raging around us. Anything or any person who is unacceptable to the culture police on either side is to be banned,...
Helping Israel Swallow the Pill of the F-35 Sale to the UAE
For more than 6 years, the UAE has been eyeing Lockheed Martin’s F-35 Lightning. The US has been hesitant to sell the fighter jet to...
The Light of Israel and the Jewish People
In a recent article, I described my trip to Israel with our son Meir, who is drafting into the IDF. One thing I didn’t mention was...
Palestinian Symbols (and Symbolism) Reveal a Bitter Mideast Truth
JNS.org - Partners for Progressive Israel, a left-of-center group that is part of the American Zionist Movement, is in the midst of a 12-session “digital...
The Israel-UAE Agreement’s Greatest Achievement: Little Arab Protest
Lively analysis has taken place over the possible ramifications of the Israel-UAE peace agreement. Some have rightly noted that while this is the third peace...
The UAE-Israel Peace Deal Is a Turning Point
JNS.org - The normalization of relations between Israel and the United Arab Emirates, with American mediation, is a strategic and historic turning point in Israel’s...
Time Is Running Out for the Palestinians
I am addressing this article to the Palestinian Authority with a warning -- having missed so many opportunities in the past to settle their conflict...
My Reply to Benjamin Kerstein on the Settlements
I find your critique of all settlers -- but especially in Hebron and Kiryat Arba -- oblivious to Jewish and Zionist history in the Land...
We Are Proud to Be Emirati Jews
JNS.org - The Jewish residents of the United Arab Emirates waited with anticipation for the Israeli and American delegations that arrived on Monday. The image of...
The Palestinians Are Now on Their Own
JNS.org - Israel and the United Arab Emirates are taking another important step towards peace. The announcement that the UAE was canceling its economic boycott of...
A Tectonic Shift in the Middle East
JNS.org - Over the past decade or so, I have reported from around 100 countries. I have been in the White House during the good...
UAE Uses Koran to Justify Peace With Israelis and Jews
For years, I've been reading articles in the Arabic media where the Koran is often used to justify hating Jews and Israel. Suddenly, articles are originating...
