The Golden Age of Judaism in al-Andalus Part 1
In the beginning
The arrival of the Jews in Spain is the subject of many legends, spread by Jewish and Christian chroniclers, especially in the sixteenth century. For some, they arrived at the time of...
What is it with J Street and anti-Semites?
Why does J Street keep honoring and defending individuals who have made anti-Semitic remarks?
The latest is former President Jimmy Carter, who will receive an award from J Street at its upcoming convention on April...
The Jewish establishment thinks credible charges of anti-Semitism are a ‘smear’
As numerous surveys of public opinion have shown, ours is a time when politics have essentially replaced the role that religion used to play in the lives of most Americans. But recently, it’s become...
Remembering my brother keeps him alive
For me, every day is Yom Hazikaron. Since I lost my older brother, Ezra, to a terrorist attack on Nov. 19, 2015, not a day has gone by that I do not think about...
Biden’s bad foreign-policy deals
Because Barack Obama struck me as a clever fellow, I never understood why, when negotiating with despots, he failed to utilize the leverage available to him.
For instance, he might have said to Russian President Vladimir...
Will the State Department’s new anti-Semitism monitor give a pass to anti-Semites?
In recent weeks, an attempt to derail a consensus about the definition of anti-Semitism has received serious support from the Jewish left. The mainstream Jewish community, in addition to the United States and a...
A tribute to the bereaved parents of unsung fallen Israelis
As Israel enters the 24-hour period that marks Yom Hazikaron—Memorial Day for Fallen Soldiers and Victims of Terrorism—the country turns its attention to individual stories of heroism and bereavement. The annual tradition, enacted into...
Book provides useful pet advice
The pandemic has changed many people’s daily routines. More folks have been spending time at home and because of this, pet adoptions have increased. What better time to adopt a pet than while spending...
Column: Mississippi Senator Is False Witness To Sabbath Sojourn For Voters
Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, a Mississippi Republican, scores zero for two so far on the facts. She falsely claims that Sunday is the Sabbath besides Saturday and, far more importantly, that our civil rights revolve...
Realpolitik And Power Over Death: Unceasing Delusions Of World Politics
“Individual man sees in his country the realization of his earthly immortality.”
Heinrich von Treitschke, Lectures on Politics
History: “An Illustrious War Against Death”
Where to begin? Why acknowledge that world politics holds a key for personal immortality? What...