Commentary
Will Israeli Academia Lead the Charge to Counter ‘Apartheid Week’ and BDS?
While anti-Israel incidents driven by the boycott, divestment and sanctions (BDS) movement are prevalent on American college campuses throughout the year, a particularly jarring...
An Open Letter to Nancy Pelosi on Ilhan Omar
The following letter is an adaptation of remarks made at the sit-in protest in House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's office in Washington, DC, on March 14, 2019. As president of the Daniel Pearl Foundation, and a lifelong...
Why Is the Catholic Church Vocal on a Jewish Attack, but Not an Arab One?
As a Roman Catholic and a supporter of the Jewish state, I’m disappointed by the failure of law enforcement officials in Israel to successfully prosecute and punish the criminals who vandalized Dormition Abbey in Jerusalem...
It’s Time for the Media to Adopt the IHRA Antisemitism Definition
A working definition of antisemitism is gaining traction. Drawn up by the Berlin-based International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA), this definition has been adopted and endorsed by a growing number of governments -- most recently, France. With...
Why Israel Is Not to Blame for the Lack of Peace
As humans, one of the hardest things to do is give up something we love....
Antisemitism Is an Integral Part of European Culture, and the EU Can’t Fight It Effectively
There has been an explosive growth in antisemitism since the beginning of the 20th century...
The Antisemitism of Ilhan Omar
Everyone should be skeptical of the Democrats’ new political theology against “all hate” -- but...
Why Is a Jewish Democrat Defending Ilhan Omar?
As a stalwart of the modern-day progressive movement, it would make sense for Congresswoman Jan...
The Folly of Trump’s ‘Deal of the Century’
Donald Trump, Benjamin Netanyahu, and numerous US officials have all warned that both sides of...
Will Israeli Academia Lead the Charge to Counter ‘Apartheid Week’ and BDS?
While anti-Israel incidents driven by the boycott, divestment and sanctions (BDS) movement are prevalent on American college campuses throughout the year, a particularly jarring period...
An Open Letter to Nancy Pelosi on Ilhan Omar
The following letter is an adaptation of remarks made at the sit-in protest in House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's office in Washington, DC, on March 14,...
Why Is the Catholic Church Vocal on a Jewish Attack, but Not an Arab One?
As a Roman Catholic and a supporter of the Jewish state, I’m disappointed by the failure of law enforcement officials in Israel to successfully prosecute...
It’s Time for the Media to Adopt the IHRA Antisemitism Definition
A working definition of antisemitism is gaining traction. Drawn up by the Berlin-based International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA), this definition has been adopted and endorsed...
Why Israel Is Not to Blame for the Lack of Peace
As humans, one of the hardest things to do is give up something we love. When something is held so close to the heart, our...
Antisemitism Is an Integral Part of European Culture, and the EU Can’t Fight It Effectively
There has been an explosive growth in antisemitism since the beginning of the 20th century in many European Union countries. Occasionally, European leaders mention the...
The Antisemitism of Ilhan Omar
Everyone should be skeptical of the Democrats’ new political theology against “all hate” -- but not specifically antisemitism. Their Congressional resolution fails to name, much less...
Why Is a Jewish Democrat Defending Ilhan Omar?
As a stalwart of the modern-day progressive movement, it would make sense for Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) to take her young Democratic colleague, Ilhan Omar...
The Folly of Trump’s ‘Deal of the Century’
Donald Trump, Benjamin Netanyahu, and numerous US officials have all warned that both sides of the forthcoming Trump administration's “deal of the century” are going...
The Israeli People Were ‘With the Golan’ — They Were Right
JNS.org - Sometimes, the best deals are the ones you don’t make. This week’s news that Hezbollah is seeking to establish a cell in the Golan Heights from...
Journalism’s Longest War: The New York Times Versus Zionism and Israel
Review: Jerold S. Auerbach, Print to Fit: The New York Times, Zionism and Israel: 1896-2016. Boston: Academic Studies Press, 2019. It has long been a commonplace...
The Dangers of Iran’s Ballistic Missiles
A key component of Iran’s military doctrine is the development of an indigenous ballistic missile program, and the country’s rapid development of missile expertise has...
CAIR’s Damaging Influence Evident in Ilhan Omar Controversy
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) took the opportunity last week to applaud a watered-down version of a House resolution originally intended to condemn Congresswoman...
We Must Stop All Intolerance at Jerusalem’s Holy Places
JNS.org - How much violence should be tolerated at holy sites? If your answer is selective rather than a total condemnation, then we have a...
