Commentary
How to Save Israeli Democracy From Netanyahu
Israeli politics has often been made in the streets, and if Saturday night’s demonstration in Tel Aviv against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s “immunity law”...
David Ben-Gurion and the Meaning of ‘Mamlachtiut’
For David Ben-Gurion, the concept of mamlachtiut captured the perennial tension between the establishment of the State of Israel as an orderly and delimited institutional project, and the view of the state as a means...
It’s Time for Netanyahu’s Coalition Partners to Start Governing
JNS.org - On April 9, the Israeli electorate made a clear choice: to empower Benjamin Netanyahu to remain Israeli prime minister. Netanyahu received more Knesset mandates than ever before, five more than in the previous...
Israeli Tech Tackles Water Crisis in ‘Sustainable Nation’
JNS.org - In the last two decades, Israel has been transformed from a thirsty country in the Middle East to a leading international exporter of water-treatment technologies, and is eyed by neighboring nations and those...
Cracks in the (Iron) Dome?
Israel and Hamas have denied reports that they have reached an agreement on a six-month...
Herman Wouk: A Proud Champion of Judaism
Herman Wouk, who died recently at the age of 103, was one of the most...
Malmö 2020: World Leaders Against Antisemitism
JNS.org - In October 2020, Sweden will host an international summit to combat antisemitism. When...
Herman Wouk and the Jew in the Public Square
JNS.org - Before Joe Lieberman was observing the Sabbath while running for vice president, Steven...
Confessions of a Synagogue Candyman
Every synagogue has at least one "candyman." He happily dispenses candies and treats to the...
How to Save Israeli Democracy From Netanyahu
Israeli politics has often been made in the streets, and if Saturday night’s demonstration in Tel Aviv against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s “immunity law” --...
David Ben-Gurion and the Meaning of ‘Mamlachtiut’
For David Ben-Gurion, the concept of mamlachtiut captured the perennial tension between the establishment of the State of Israel as an orderly and delimited institutional...
It’s Time for Netanyahu’s Coalition Partners to Start Governing
JNS.org - On April 9, the Israeli electorate made a clear choice: to empower Benjamin Netanyahu to remain Israeli prime minister. Netanyahu received more Knesset...
Israeli Tech Tackles Water Crisis in ‘Sustainable Nation’
JNS.org - In the last two decades, Israel has been transformed from a thirsty country in the Middle East to a leading international exporter of...
Cracks in the (Iron) Dome?
Israel and Hamas have denied reports that they have reached an agreement on a six-month ceasefire. Irrespective of any credence one wishes to ascribe to...
Herman Wouk: A Proud Champion of Judaism
Herman Wouk, who died recently at the age of 103, was one of the most successful American novelists. Surprisingly, he was also a practicing Orthodox...
Malmö 2020: World Leaders Against Antisemitism
JNS.org - In October 2020, Sweden will host an international summit to combat antisemitism. When Stefan Löfven, the Swedish prime minister, announced the parley last...
Herman Wouk and the Jew in the Public Square
JNS.org - Before Joe Lieberman was observing the Sabbath while running for vice president, Steven Spielberg throwing all of his considerable Hollywood weight behind a...
Confessions of a Synagogue Candyman
Every synagogue has at least one "candyman." He happily dispenses candies and treats to the children. In our synagogue, there was a gentleman who devoted...
Russian Elites and Why They Matter
Mainstream analysis of Russian foreign policy decision-making often neglects to factor in the influence of the Russian elites. Despite the inclination of the current Russian...
Emerging Cracks in Jewish Education
The Holy of Holies -- the inner sanctuary of the Tabernacle and later the Temple in Jerusalem -- was an area that only the High...
The Shadow War Between Israeli Intelligence and Hamas
JNS.org - The shadow battle between Hamas and the Israeli intelligence services continues at full throttle, despite the discovery several months ago of an Israeli...
No BBC Reporting on Terror Attacks by PA Employees
On May 20 the Israel Security Agency announced that it had solved a series of shooting attacks that were carried out in the Ramallah district. As...
Within Judaism: On Being Versus Becoming
JNS.org - It’s hard to thrive, or even function, if you don’t feel safe. Emotionally, if there is no love in your life, an inner...
