Commentary
Psychologist Group Considers Joining BDS Campaign
In yet another instance of a civil society institution in the US becoming infected with the virus of anti-Zionism, a group called “Psychologists for...
Comedians Understand the Middle East Better Than Experts
Nearly 20 years ago, comedian Larry Miller (not Dennis Miller, as some believe) explained the Mideast conflict better than any expert. He said: “Five hundred million Arabs; five million Jews. Think of all the Arab...
Parshat Shemini: How Judaism Warned of Climate Change and Other Dangers
The story of Nadav and Avihu, Aaron’s two eldest sons who died on the day the Sanctuary was dedicated, is one of the most tragic in the Torah. It is referred to on no less...
The Persecution of Christians in Muslim Countries
Muslim countries routinely harass citizens who convert to Christianity on the one hand, while at the same time, they try to hide them from public view. In 2006, the Algerian government issued a repressive law prohibiting...
Congresswomen to Speak at Anti-Israel Group’s ‘Online Gala’
Islamist groups, like many others, are doing what they can to adjust to life during...
Amid Coronavirus, Building Bridges with Israel Despite Physical Isolation
Even before the outbreak of the coronavirus, many of our global Jewish communities were separated....
Orthodox Leaders Flouted State Authority for Years — Coronavirus Spread Was the Result
By now, there is near universal agreement that the initial response from many ultra-Orthodox leaders...
Despite COVID-19, Syrian Atrocities Still Matter
At a time when a deadly virus is ravaging the globe, the atrocities committed in...
What Coronavirus Could Mean for China
The coronavirus pandemic will undoubtedly have an impact on China’s economy. Consider, for example, the...
Psychologist Group Considers Joining BDS Campaign
In yet another instance of a civil society institution in the US becoming infected with the virus of anti-Zionism, a group called “Psychologists for Social...
Comedians Understand the Middle East Better Than Experts
Nearly 20 years ago, comedian Larry Miller (not Dennis Miller, as some believe) explained the Mideast conflict better than any expert. He said: “Five hundred...
Parshat Shemini: How Judaism Warned of Climate Change and Other Dangers
The story of Nadav and Avihu, Aaron’s two eldest sons who died on the day the Sanctuary was dedicated, is one of the most tragic...
The Persecution of Christians in Muslim Countries
Muslim countries routinely harass citizens who convert to Christianity on the one hand, while at the same time, they try to hide them from public...
Congresswomen to Speak at Anti-Israel Group’s ‘Online Gala’
Islamist groups, like many others, are doing what they can to adjust to life during the coronavirus. Conferences and fundraising dinners are off the table,...
Amid Coronavirus, Building Bridges with Israel Despite Physical Isolation
Even before the outbreak of the coronavirus, many of our global Jewish communities were separated. At times deeply divided on politics, distant geographically, or experiencing...
Orthodox Leaders Flouted State Authority for Years — Coronavirus Spread Was the Result
By now, there is near universal agreement that the initial response from many ultra-Orthodox leaders to the spread of coronavirus was an embarrassing and deadly...
Despite COVID-19, Syrian Atrocities Still Matter
At a time when a deadly virus is ravaging the globe, the atrocities committed in recent years by the Syrian government might seem to pale...
What Coronavirus Could Mean for China
The coronavirus pandemic will undoubtedly have an impact on China’s economy. Consider, for example, the US-China trade deal, the first phase of which took effect in...
Israel Is Succeeding on Coronavirus, Despite Its Politicians
On March 30, around 8pm, when the Ministry of Health disclosed its daily update, it finally became clear: Israel was winning the war against COVID-19. The...
How American Energy Independence Can Free Us
In the past few weeks, Venezuelan dictator Nicholas Maduro and his family were indicted for trafficking drugs into the United States. Maduro has cheated in...
Are the Haredim Coronavirus Villains and as Awful at Sex as Netflix Says?
Read the news and you’ll probably get the impression that Haredim are villains. They refuse to close their synagogues, wedding halls, and large religious gatherings...
Passover 2020: Reflecting on a Brighter Future
JNS.org - Although the coronavirus pandemic has been devastating for families who have lost loved ones and is challenging us all in many ways, perhaps...
The Challenges, and Beauty, of This Year’s Passover
JNS.org - In Israel, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared a complete lockdown for Passover seder night, threatening arrest or a fine to anyone found on...
