Jewish Independence is a Theological Scandal
byA sovereign Israel would undermine the inner coherence of Christian theological positions and challenge a fundamental premise of their faith.
Jewish State
Rav Kook on ‘Religion’ & State
byWhat’s the ideal relationship between the national/territorial & ritual/legal/spiritual components of Israel’s identity in a modern state?
Knesset Inauguration Met with Protests Against Arms Sales
byWeapons companies prioritizing profits over human lives is perhaps one of the most destructive features of westernization in Israeli society.
Arms Sales Betray Israel’s Soul with Elie Yosef
byElie Yosef explains his fight to stop Israeli weapons sales to human rights violators.
Can Smotrich Transcend Narrow Jewish Nationalism?
byThose interested in making the state more expressive of Jewish values should focus on the aspects of Torah that can meet the people’s real material needs and express the universal vision of our prophets better than current Israeli policies.
Nation-State Bill Passes First Reading
byThe Knesset passed the nation-state bill through its first reading on Tuesday with a majority of 64 lawmakers voting in favor and 50 opposed….
Deal on Asylum Seekers Misses the Point
byIsraeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu (Likud) said Monday that Western nations will absorb African asylum seekers from Israel. The announcement came after Jerusalem signed…