Commentary
Three Jewish Stories and the Essence of Life
Three short Jewish stories sum up the essence of life -- and suggest the essential elements for a life of satisfaction and meaning. The first...
If NATO Is Going to Fight Terrorism, It Needs Israel
JNS.org - President Donald Trump thought the 70th anniversary celebration of the founding of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) held earlier this week was going to be a political triumph that would help distract...
US Muslim Group Proudly Brags of Dealing with ‘Zionism’ on a ‘Daily Basis’
Its leaders won't condemn terrorist groups like Hamas or Hezbollah, but the founder and executive director of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) says his organization deals with "Zionism" on a "daily basis." Nihad Awad, who...
Will Iran Withdraw From the 2015 Nuclear Agreement?
No sooner had Iranian President Hassan Rouhani announced, on November 5, Iran’s renewal of uranium enrichment than the IAEA reported that a cylinder containing some two tons of UF6 gas (uranium hexa-fluoride compound) had been...
Losing the Semantic War on ‘Palestine’
I have written before about the importance of semantics in the discussion of the Israeli-Palestinian...
Iran’s 2019 Gasoline Protests: What Happens Next?
Iran’s leaders have survived yet another challenge to their rule from an increasingly restive population....
Liberals Must Stand Up to College Antisemitism
It’s no secret that antisemitism is on the rise in America. Between attacks on our...
Parshat Vayetse: The Story of Laban the Aramean
The events narrated in this week’s parsha -- Jacob’s flight to Laban, his stay there,...
Tehran and the Restive Iraqis
With many Iraqis (including Shiites) blaming Tehran for the social restiveness engulfing their country, Iranian...
Three Jewish Stories and the Essence of Life
Three short Jewish stories sum up the essence of life -- and suggest the essential elements for a life of satisfaction and meaning. The first story...
If NATO Is Going to Fight Terrorism, It Needs Israel
JNS.org - President Donald Trump thought the 70th anniversary celebration of the founding of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) held earlier this week was...
US Muslim Group Proudly Brags of Dealing with ‘Zionism’ on a ‘Daily Basis’
Its leaders won't condemn terrorist groups like Hamas or Hezbollah, but the founder and executive director of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) says his...
Will Iran Withdraw From the 2015 Nuclear Agreement?
No sooner had Iranian President Hassan Rouhani announced, on November 5, Iran’s renewal of uranium enrichment than the IAEA reported that a cylinder containing some...
Losing the Semantic War on ‘Palestine’
I have written before about the importance of semantics in the discussion of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and how frustrated many people are about losing various...
Iran’s 2019 Gasoline Protests: What Happens Next?
Iran’s leaders have survived yet another challenge to their rule from an increasingly restive population. The November demonstrations protesting an increase in gasoline prices were...
Liberals Must Stand Up to College Antisemitism
It’s no secret that antisemitism is on the rise in America. Between attacks on our synagogues and literal Nazis waving torches, it hasn’t been subtle....
Parshat Vayetse: The Story of Laban the Aramean
The events narrated in this week’s parsha -- Jacob’s flight to Laban, his stay there, and his escape, pursued by his father-in-law -- gave rise...
Tehran and the Restive Iraqis
With many Iraqis (including Shiites) blaming Tehran for the social restiveness engulfing their country, Iranian policymakers fear the weakening of Tehran’s grip on its neighbor. While...
Iran’s Escalation Policy Has Backfired
JNS.org - The wave of demonstrations in Iran following the regime’s decision to raise the price of gasoline by 50 percent is the most important...
How Israel Is Levering Energy to Stabilize the Region and Advance Geostrategic Objectives
Israel, renowned as a thriving democracy in a region that is characterized by dictators, and a leader in the world of technology, is now entering...
Ensuring Antisemitism Won’t Be Taught in California
On September 20, I had the incredible opportunity to go to the State Capitol in Sacramento and fight for a cause close to my heart. In...
The Grift of a Right-Wing, White House-Accredited Media Outlet Hits a Wall
It just goes to show how far you can get with a clean shave, a nice suit, and a pleasant demeanor. Rick Wiles and his two...
‘Why Do They Hate Us?’
JNS.org - As part of an evening news segment on December 2, Israel’s Channel 12 examined the panic among British Jews over the prospect that...
