Commentary
Nuclear Weapons — and the Return of History
The latest iteration of the Trump administration’s security doctrine is the Nuclear Posture Review (NPR). It follows the National Defense Strategy that was released in January and the National...
Boteach Should Focus on Changing Qatar, Not on Attacking Jewish Leaders’ Efforts to Do So
I am deeply disappointed by my friend Rabbi Shmuley Boteach’s repeated vitriolic, distorted attacks on dedicated pro-Israel Jewish leaders who met with Qatari officials and the Qatari Emir to urge changes in Qatari and Al...
Is San Francisco the Future of American Jewry?
JNS.org - A new population study on Jews in the United States paints a portrait of vibrancy and diversity, as well as disaffiliation and disaffection from Israel. But what does it tell us about a changing American...
Shin Bet Investigation Exposes Depth of Turkey’s Hamas Support
Hamas is operating freely on Turkish soil, gathering terrorist finances and looking for ways to upgrade the capabilities of its armed wing in Gaza, an Israeli security source has told the Investigative Project on Terrorism (IPT)....
Jerusalem — Israel’s Capital — Is a Peaceful City
The word “Jerusalem,” which is derived from the word “peace,” tends to evoke images of...
Is Trump Preparing to Put Pressure on Israel?
JNS.org - In recent weeks, President Donald Trump has repeatedly indicated that he intends to pressure...
Where Is the Ark of the Covenant?
Last month, if you were visiting Adis Ababa in Ethiopia, you would have witnessed an...
Where’s the Outrage for Turkey’s Deadly Assault on the Kurds?
A full-fledged military assault on a predominantly Muslim community typically sparks a global wave of...
The Enduring Preciousness of the Secular Jew
We live in an age of unabashed irreverence. Debunking has become the norm, and at...
Nuclear Weapons — and the Return of History
The latest iteration of the Trump administration’s security doctrine is the Nuclear Posture Review (NPR). It follows the National Defense Strategy that was released in January and the National Security...
Boteach Should Focus on Changing Qatar, Not on Attacking Jewish Leaders’ Efforts to Do So
I am deeply disappointed by my friend Rabbi Shmuley Boteach’s repeated vitriolic, distorted attacks on dedicated pro-Israel Jewish leaders who met with Qatari officials and...
Is San Francisco the Future of American Jewry?
JNS.org - A new population study on Jews in the United States paints a portrait of vibrancy and diversity, as well as disaffiliation and disaffection from Israel....
Shin Bet Investigation Exposes Depth of Turkey’s Hamas Support
Hamas is operating freely on Turkish soil, gathering terrorist finances and looking for ways to upgrade the capabilities of its armed wing in Gaza, an Israeli...
Jerusalem — Israel’s Capital — Is a Peaceful City
The word “Jerusalem,” which is derived from the word “peace,” tends to evoke images of anything but peace. It suggests, instead, images of massive demonstrations pitting...
Is Trump Preparing to Put Pressure on Israel?
JNS.org - In recent weeks, President Donald Trump has repeatedly indicated that he intends to pressure Israel to make yet more concessions to the Palestinian Authority....
Where Is the Ark of the Covenant?
Last month, if you were visiting Adis Ababa in Ethiopia, you would have witnessed an astonishing sight. Every January, the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church celebrates a...
Where’s the Outrage for Turkey’s Deadly Assault on the Kurds?
A full-fledged military assault on a predominantly Muslim community typically sparks a global wave of protests, condemnation, and sometimes calls by Islamist leaders for retaliation. This...
The Enduring Preciousness of the Secular Jew
We live in an age of unabashed irreverence. Debunking has become the norm, and at every turn, we experience a need to expose the clay...
Is Refusing Israeli Help Worth a Drought?
Is refusing Israeli help worth a drought? According to South Africa’s Rumana Akoob, writing in the Daily Vox and Mail & Guardian, the answer is (apparently): yes. It’s a horrible...
Bibi Isn’t Going Anywhere
JNS.org - Lack of faith in institutions, electoral math, and the absence of viable alternatives mean that Benjamin Netanyahu is going to remain prime minister for...
Justice for Oxfam’s Anti-Israel Bigotry?
Minnie Driver has stepped down from her role as Oxfam Ambassador because of allegations that staff for the charity -- in Haiti and other countries...
The West Embraces the Hijab as Muslim Women Risk Their Lives for the Right to Choose
Of all the photos of my wedding day, one has always carried a particular, unique kind of joy: It is an image of my bridesmaid,...
Likud, Netanyahu Supporters Say Prime Minister Will Survive
JNS.org - Just as President Donald Trump overcame the media and left-wing establishment to win the US election despite his bluster and personal baggage, so too...
