Chabad's dangerous message of love without commitment
If 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 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...
Read MoreBarack Obama needs an Ehud Barak. If one emerges at the highest levels of the government of Israel, there is hope that the stirring vision Obama articulated in his...
Read MoreDuring President Obama’s upcoming visit to Israel, the reactions of the average American will range from mild interest to indifference. Most Americans are not very...
Read MoreAmerican Jews have a complex about power, and they need to get over it. The simple fact is that power – or more precisely, influence – is a good thing. To the...
Read MoreAt a time when “sharing the burden” is the central issue of coalition negotiations, it is important to acknowledge that on one major point the Haredim (ultra-Orthodox)...
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