Kerry's blunt appeal for peace
When it comes to Israel, there are two kinds of Jews: Those who believe that the occupation of the West Bank can go on forever, and those who don’t. This is not the...
Read MoreWhen it comes to Israel, there are two kinds of Jews: Those who believe that the occupation of the West Bank can go on forever, and those who don’t. This is not the...
Read MoreAmerican Jews have a complex when it comes to the word “Zionism.” It makes them uncomfortable. A.B. Yehoshua worries that “Zionism” is an overused term. But in...
Read MoreMy first reaction to the ugly confrontation at the Western Wall on Friday was to be appalled and sickened. Attacks carried out mostly by ultra-Orthodox men, who...
Read MoreMore times than I can count, I have asked Israeli politicians about the absence of religious freedom in Israel, and I have heard them respond with obfuscations,...
Read MoreIf you want to start an argument in the American Jewish community, talk about Chabad. Every Jew has an opinion. Many admire and even revere it, while others—often...
Read MoreMax, my only grandchild, had his first birthday recently. He lives with his parents in Manhattan and – trust me on this – he is perfect in every way. Since...
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