Commentary
The Unheard Story: Bulgaria’s Rescue of 50,000 Jews During the Holocaust
You have probably heard of "Schindler’s List" -- Steven Spielberg’s movie, which brought to life the story of a German member of the Nazi party who...
On Becoming an American
JNS.org – This week, I became an American citizen. As I intently studied my naturalization certificate after the oath-taking ceremony, it struck me how fortunate I am to be accepted into this nation on the eve of...
Should We Remove the Names of Antisemites? Not Always
Below is an open letter to the president of Bryn Mawr College Dear President Cassidy, Your August 22 letter to the Bryn Mawr community announced that the college would eliminate M. Carey Thomas’ name from Thomas Library,...
Many Muslims Claim All Jewish Holy Sites as Their Own
With all of the talk about the Temple Mount, it's sometimes easy to forget that some Muslims believe that every Jewish holy site should be exclusively Islamic. Think about that. These Muslims do not want to allow the Jews -- whom...
Rosh Hashanah Guide for the Perplexed, 2017
1. Rosh Hashanah (“the beginning of the year” in Hebrew) is celebrated on the first...
Proof That Palestinians Don’t Kill Because of the ‘Occupation’ and ‘Settlers’
JNS.org - A poorly-reported terrorist incident -- coupled with a large dose of Palestinian Authority-generated fake news -- has...
Moses, the Man
That very day the Lord spoke to Moses, “Go up this mountain of the Abarim,...
US Leadership Vacuum Being Filled by Russia, Iran and Other Nefarious Actors
Russia’s military involvement in Syria, in cooperation with Islamic Iran and an Islamizing Turkey, is...
The Unheard Story: Bulgaria’s Rescue of 50,000 Jews During the Holocaust
You have probably heard of "Schindler’s List" -- Steven Spielberg’s movie, which brought to life the story of a German member of the Nazi party who saved...
On Becoming an American
JNS.org – This week, I became an American citizen. As I intently studied my naturalization certificate after the oath-taking ceremony, it struck me how fortunate I am...
Should We Remove the Names of Antisemites? Not Always
Below is an open letter to the president of Bryn Mawr College Dear President Cassidy, Your August 22 letter to the Bryn Mawr community announced that the...
Many Muslims Claim All Jewish Holy Sites as Their Own
With all of the talk about the Temple Mount, it's sometimes easy to forget that some Muslims believe that every Jewish holy site should be exclusively Islamic. Think about...
Rosh Hashanah Guide for the Perplexed, 2017
1. Rosh Hashanah (“the beginning of the year” in Hebrew) is celebrated on the first day of the Jewish month of Tishrei (תשרי). Tishrei was...
Proof That Palestinians Don’t Kill Because of the ‘Occupation’ and ‘Settlers’
JNS.org - A poorly-reported terrorist incident -- coupled with a large dose of Palestinian Authority-generated fake news -- has revealed everything that you need to know about the Israeli-Palestinian...
Moses, the Man
That very day the Lord spoke to Moses, “Go up this mountain of the Abarim, Mount Nebo, which is in the land of Moab, opposite...
US Leadership Vacuum Being Filled by Russia, Iran and Other Nefarious Actors
Russia’s military involvement in Syria, in cooperation with Islamic Iran and an Islamizing Turkey, is creating a new regional dynamic that is likely to shift...
Art, Man and God
I wonder what our prayers sound like to God during these Days of Awe. As the Earth spins on its axis and Jews across the globe...
David N. Myers: The Wrong Choice for the Center for Jewish History
When a respected and apolitical institution like the New York-based Center for Jewish History (CJH) hires an individual that some call an anti-Israel academic to be its...
For Comment on Holocaust Museum, New York Times Turns to Anti-Israel Activist
The New York Times finally tackled the issue of the US Holocaust Memorial Museum’s report analyzing whether America could have prevented the genocide and refugee...
How to Make Time for Judaism
The sound of the shofar has awakened our slumbering souls. The words of the rabbi's sermon have pierced our veil of spiritual complacency. Our individual and...
Where Does Israel Fit in a Jewish Future Without Faith?
JNS.org - For Prime Minister Netanyahu’s political opponents, his government’s woes aren’t just an opportunity to score political points -- they also provide easy-to-understand explanations for American...
Facing a Challenging New Year
We enter Rosh Hashanah 5778 with conflicting emotions. Israel has never been in a stronger position, globally and domestically; we are thriving in every respect -- economically, politically...
