Tag: Fourth of July
American vs. Israeli patriotism
This June, I was privileged to hear an American lieutenant-general studying at the Israel Defense College speak about American patriotism and the lack thereof. He said he was saddened that he recently read that...
Independence Day: A tale of two nations
Independence Day holds immense significance for nations across the world. It’s a time when citizens come together to celebrate the birth of their respective nations and reflect upon the ideals that define their national...
Aftermath of a shooting: Jewish communal leaders deconstruct Highland Park circumstances
The suspect who killed seven and injured at least 38 people at a Fourth of July parade in Highland Park, Ill., is being held without bond after being charged on Wednesday with seven counts of first-degree...
Renewed calls for gun control after July Fourth mass shooting leaves seven dead, 30...
The suspected shooter in the Highland Park Independence Day Parade on Monday—Robert “Bobby” Crimo III, 21, of Highwood, Ill.—is in police custody after what Highland Park Mayor Nancy Rotering said was the bloodiest day...
Gunman targets July Fourth parade in one of Chicago’s most Jewish suburbs
CHICAGO—As the Fourth of July parade in Highland Park, Ill., commenced heading down Central Avenue in one of Chicago’s most Jewish suburbs, gunshots rang out at approximately 10:19 a.m. CST from the rooftop of...
Of stars, stripes and red flags
Israeli Foreign Minister Yair Lapid was ridiculed on Sunday for a blooper in a tweet about the Fourth of July. In the post, which he has since deleted, the Jewish state’s top diplomat and alternate prime...
Who’s lying about critical race theory?
As Americans prepare to celebrate the 245th anniversary of their nation’s founding, many if not most of the ideas they used to take for granted about what July 4th meant are under attack. Most...
This July Fourth? It’s a freedom bonanza!
After a year-and-a-half of hunkering down, we are free at last—at least, for the most part. With the advent of vaccines, we welcome back hugs and backslapping, kids running amok with their grandparents, maybe...
A tale of two revolutions and why America must be celebrated
In the view of those cheering on the efforts of the Black Lives Matter movement, this July 4 will be one less of celebration than of soul-searching and reassessment. Thanks to the coronavirus pandemic,...