Commentary
The Middle East Studies Association Is Fundamentally Anti-Zionist
The room at the Marriott Wardman Park in Washington, DC, was overflowing for a special session billed as “Thinking Palestine Intersectionally.” The audience filled the...
Trump’s First Year in Office: From A to Z
As we approach the end of Donald Trump’s first year in office, it seems appropriate to survey his performance -- and his outlook for the future. But right at the onset, one cannot escape the...
Leave Schumer Alone About Rubashkin
We've seen much jubilation in the aftermath of the release of Sholom Rubashkin. But that was followed -- quickly -- by speculation from members of our community regarding the role, or lack thereof, of Senate...
Should Israeli Officers Turn the Other Cheek?
On Friday, December 13, an Israeli officer and his NCO, standing near a home in the village of Nabi Salih, were verbally assaulted by a young woman. Emboldened by their refusal to respond, she proceeded to...
Trump’s Embassy Move Proved Abbas Doesn’t Want Peace
JNS.org - Earlier this month, more than 10,000 Israelis turned out for demonstrations in Tel Aviv...
Why an Antisemitism Commissioner for Germany Is a Good Idea
JNS.org - There’s an intense debate going on in Germany right now about whether to create...
How Cory Booker Can Return to the Jewish Community
Shortly after Senator Cory Booker of New Jersey once again broke the hearts of many...
Thank You, Nikki Haley
All those who stand with the State of Israel -- and with decency -- must stand...
What Really Separates Humans From Animals
Animals communicating with each other -- and with humans -- have always been a feature...
The Middle East Studies Association Is Fundamentally Anti-Zionist
The room at the Marriott Wardman Park in Washington, DC, was overflowing for a special session billed as “Thinking Palestine Intersectionally.” The audience filled the seats,...
Trump’s First Year in Office: From A to Z
As we approach the end of Donald Trump’s first year in office, it seems appropriate to survey his performance -- and his outlook for the...
Leave Schumer Alone About Rubashkin
We've seen much jubilation in the aftermath of the release of Sholom Rubashkin. But that was followed -- quickly -- by speculation from members of...
Should Israeli Officers Turn the Other Cheek?
On Friday, December 13, an Israeli officer and his NCO, standing near a home in the village of Nabi Salih, were verbally assaulted by a young...
Trump’s Embassy Move Proved Abbas Doesn’t Want Peace
JNS.org - Earlier this month, more than 10,000 Israelis turned out for demonstrations in Tel Aviv against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Their purpose was to draw...
Why an Antisemitism Commissioner for Germany Is a Good Idea
JNS.org - There’s an intense debate going on in Germany right now about whether to create a post for a federal commissioner to deal with the...
How Cory Booker Can Return to the Jewish Community
Shortly after Senator Cory Booker of New Jersey once again broke the hearts of many in the American Jewish community by condemning President Donald Trump’s...
Thank You, Nikki Haley
All those who stand with the State of Israel -- and with decency -- must stand up and say: “Thank you, Nikki Haley.” Haley stood with history, logic,...
What Really Separates Humans From Animals
Animals communicating with each other -- and with humans -- have always been a feature of literary fiction. Over the last century, this has spilled...
There’s Nothing New About the Palestinian ‘Days of Rage’
Proof that the Palestinian leadership is out of ideas can be seen in how it came to label the protests regarding President Trump’s decision to recognize...
New York Times Mangles Hebrew Translation in Op-Ed on ‘Assault’ Forgiveness
A New York Times op-ed by a journalist trying to apply Jewish traditions about repentance to what she writes was an “assault” on her by...
New Film Beautifully Showcases Jerusalem Archaeology to Rebut Historical Revisionism
Pierre Rehov's beautiful new film, "Unveiling Jerusalem," shines a spotlight on the city's architectural wonders and amazing recent archaeological finds. Even more importantly, it exposes...
How Israel Bolsters Trump’s National Security Strategy
President Donald Trump’s national security strategy -- as enunciated on December 18, 2017 -- reflects a realistic assessment of clear and present threats to the US. The...
Obama: Worse Than Chamberlain?
“In its determination to secure a nuclear deal with Iran, the Obama administration derailed an ambitious law enforcement campaign targeting drug trafficking by the Iranian-backed...
