The Sabbatical Year in the Hebrew Economy
byShmita not only expresses the Jewish people’s unique and intimate relationship with the Land of Israel but also frames how we relate to economic activity and experience time.
Opinion
Struggling with the Fast of G’dalia
byOf all the Jews murdered throughout history, why should we fast for G’dalia ben-Aḥikam? There must be a reason beyond the assassination itself.
The Diaspora Identity Puzzle
byAbout a month before I embarked on my summer in Israel, the United States decided to move its embassy to Jerusalem, acting through a…
Z’khor Y’mot Olam: Edom
byThe association of Edom with Rome & the ensuing Roman destruction of Judea has marked Edom-Rome in our people’s national consciousness as the central antagonist in Israel’s collective story.
Israeli Interference in US Elections?
byI respect Noam Chomsky. He’s a brilliant thinker with much to teach us on morality, language, education, and so many other issues. But he…
Ben Shapiro’s ‘Judeo-Christian’ Complex
byThe definitive feature of a Hellenized Jew under Seleucid-Greek rule in ancient Judea wasn’t a lack of adherence to Torah law but rather the adoption of a Greek lens through which to view the world.
What’s Wrong with Eurovision in Israel?
byWhat’s wrong with Eurovision coming to Israel? Let me count the ways. Israel isn’t a part of Europe. Competing in European sports leagues and…
Liberalism In A Panic Mode: The Unwanted Guests Are Ruining the Party
byLiberalism is becoming less fashionable every day. Looking at the situation realistically makes it easy to understand why. Liberals are an out-of-touch elite that…
Some Thoughts on Rockets from Gaza
byI made Aliyah five years ago and spent my first three and a half years in the country on Kibbutz Alumim, a small dati…
Netanyahu’s Israel Reflects Jabotinsky’s Vision
byJabotinsky should be seen as the progenitor of today’s Jewish right, both in Israel and the Diaspora. But he did make one very important contribution.