Biden’s Stupid Mideast Policy
Trump and Pompeo’s sanctions were strangling the Iranian economy, and while there is no doubt that this caused significant hardship to ordinary Iranians, a military confrontation would be far worse for everyone. Had Trump been reelected, the pressure would have continued.
Dr. Seuss and the Fall of America
The cat in the hat has left our fair shore, And here we are left, abandoned and poor.
COKE GOES WOKE AND BROKE
Behind every big WOKE brand is a company slowly going broke and with no clue what to do about it.
Larry’s Letters: Open Letter to Bibi Netanyahu
ICC is SICC
Ivy League ‘Wokes’ are the Biggest Domestic Violent Extremism Threat
All of the agonizing about political violence came after a year in which ‘woke’ Black Lives Matter mobs killed, beat, and burned their way across the country in an orgy of ‘mostly peaceful’ violence.
Celebrating Shushan Purim On Masada
While the chag was still nice, it just wasn’t the Adar excitement we had expected. Reflecting on this over Shabbat, my husband and I decided we still had time to make this holiday special.
A Bad Decision by the Israeli Supreme Court
Israel is both a democracy and a Jewish state. But by their decision, the Supreme Court has moved the needle. They apparently place more importance on being a democracy than they do on being a Jewish state
Convert Your Dog to Judaism
Apparently some dogs are Reform!
From 5 Million More to 1 Million Less
Every ethnic group in America is growing, except the Jews.
The Last 7 Days in Israel
One of the least likely to be able to influence anything is Benny Gantz and his Blue and White party. Even more of his friends publicly encouraged him to drop out again this week.
Israel and the US are on a Collision Course Over Iran
I can see one way out of the dilemma
Islamophobia, Cancel Culture and the Silencing of the Lambs
The terms Islamophobia and cancel culture are left wing ideologies working hand in hand to undermine and destroy the West by vilifying critical thinking.
I Was Right About Jewish-Arab Dialogue Groups
The "AHA" moment
What Has a Map of the Khazar Empire to Do with “Palestine”?
An anti-Semitic canard, it has been going through yet another revival.
The Yahrzeit of COVID
I just wanted to reflect on how devastating this disease has been to the world in general and to our community in particular.
Ahashverosh Enlists J-Street To Oppose Temple Reconstruction
In honor of SHushan Purim: Ben-Ami’s organization rose to combat the common misperception that the Jews give monolithic support to their own redemption and restoration.
Sovereignty: It’s Not Just a Question of Land
“Sovereignty will be an official political and national statement that this land is ours.”
White People Aren’t Human
This is a brief summary of the narcissistic black supremacist theology of the Nation of Islam which believes that an evil Jewish mad scientist named Yakub (Jacob) used eugenics to create Europeans, Indians, and Asians from the original black master race after leaving Mecca.
Is SNL Antisemitic?
Does SNL owe Israel and the Jewish community an apology?
Back To Normal?
My husband and I debated what was best for the kids. We wanted to do whatever we could to keep them safe, but we also wanted to give them their best opportunities to grow, learn, and have fun.
Why is Purim Celebrated for Two Days in Hebron?
Purim has a unique status of celebrating two days of the Jewish holiday.
Inspiration from Zion: Purim: Not to Speak is to Speak
Purim tells us about the power of one person to change the fate of our people. Esther is not described as particularly brilliant or talented. She is just a woman, with a big heart who, with courage and feminine intuition, changed the world.
The Last 7 Days in Israel
The declared intent of the curfew is to prevent large drunken parties/festive gatherings in the evenings. The upcoming video footage of attempted enforcement will be incredible!
Will They Ever Learn?
Leaders of the Conservative Movement keep thinking they are going to innovate themselves out of the mess they got themselves into
Only Our Friends Pay Taxes
There is no reason for Israel to subsidize these enterprises, which are explicitly or implicitly calling for its destruction.
Importing Peaceful Ideas to the West Bank
Arabs from the West Bank have a more nuanced attitude towards Israel. Their opinions change depending on current events.
The Racist Origins of President Trump’s Impeachment
Impeaching elected officials can be political theater or serve a legitimate purpose. Impeaching former officials is never anything except political theater.
Larry’s Letters: Israel Criminalizes Nonviolent Palestinian Resistance—Then Calls Us Terrorists
For a non-violent society, the Palestinians have gone to great lengths to name stuff after terrorists.
Shaare Zedek President: Pandemic End Is In Sight
You do not need 100 percent to achieve herd immunity, and I don’t think we should chase after it.
Beyond Our One Kilometer – At Long Last
As my kids and I have taken daily walks for a month now, it is not an exaggeration to say that we literally know every crack in the sidewalk within our allowed kilometer.