Biden Abandons Middle East Peace
Lip service aside, the administration’s moves make clear that for Biden and his advisers, Arab-Israel peace is an impediment to their ideologically motivated efforts to empower the PLO and Iran.
Will Black Lives Matter Foundation’s Donation Surge Fuel Anti-Semitism?
You may ask why is it important to know the BLM's views on such issues? Because, often, when it comes to causes, where the heart goes, so goes the money.
Europe Divided Over Covid Passports
{Reposted from the Gatestone Institute website}
European leaders are considering a proposal to introduce a common EU-wide Coronavirus vaccination passport. The so-called Covid passports would...
The President of Tunisia Slanders the Jews
The president of Tunisia, disturbed by demonstrations against his country’s economic mismanagement, pulled out the one card that has always worked for Arab presidents and kings who need to divert attention away from their own failures: blame the Jews.
Israel’s High Court is Waging War Against Jewish Identity
Bezalel Smotrich argues that Israel's highest civil court has decided to enter into a field of adjudication where it simply does not belong.
For What Price Will We Sell Our Souls?
Others believe that living in Israel all but assures financial ruin. They know someone who made aliyah, couldn't make a living, and was forced to return to galus.
“Did Muhammad Exist?”
Recognition by Muslims that Muhammad is "MORE LEGEND than historical figure" would help facilitate a much-needed Islamic reformation
Iran’s Brutal Repression of Minorities
“The question is, where is the International Criminal Court, who always condemns Israel for defending itself yet is silent on the repression of Iran’s minorities?
Israeli Politicians Should Stop Copying US Elections
An election campaign is a job interview. Let the party leaders tell us why we should hire them.
Conversion CANNOT be Taken Lightly
Rather than fretting over the High Court of Justice’s ruling on non-Orthodox conversions, lawmakers should realize that the court left the door open to amending the Law of Return to reflect current practices.
Palestinian Terrorists to Biden: Do Not Believe the Palestinian Leadership
Who exactly is the Palestinian Authority leadership lying to and why?
How to Fight the Culture Wars
These day-school children will be filled with their own traditions and with the knowledge that they are parts of a community that invests them and their commitment to that tradition with immense importance.
Iran is Fighting Two Parallel Shadow Wars, Partly to Seek Retaliation
The apparent Iranian attack on an Israeli-owned civilian cargo ship is a wider threat against shipping and comes as part of retaliation for the assassination of Iran’s top nuclear scientist. Meanwhile, Iranian proxy warfare against the United States has returned to the region.
Israel and the Palestinian issue in the Biden era
The next Israeli government would be well-advised to come up with its own proposals for improving the life of Palestinians.
“Human Rights” Organizations for Palestinian Rights, or Lawfare Against Israel?
A spate of attacks on Arab Christians in and around Bethlehem should have merited investigation by the many “human rights” organizations in the area, but they weren’t interested. This is not surprising, as their focus is almost entirely on promoting lawfare against Israel, not exposing human rights violations committed by Palestinians against other Palestinians.
Remembering Manfred Gerstenfeld: Truth against Myth
When what some observers called the “new anti-Semitism” began to gather pace at the turn of this century, there were a handful of scholars, Gerstenfeld among them, who were equipped to explain that while the wine was new, the bottles were old.
We Recognize Haman. Where Are Mordechai and Esther?
Today’s Persians running Iran’s Islamic revolutionary regime consistently declare their intention to annihilate Israel and are building the capacity for nuclear weapons to achieve that infernal aim. And then, there’s the Western media and academia …
Am I Really Turning 50?
Yes, there are moments when I wish I were younger and could relive certain experiences without making the mistakes I did as a youngster.
We Should Thank Saturday Night Live
On the contrary! Israel needs to send a “Thank You” card to SNL for publicizing that fact. Yes, Israel takes care of Jews first – and we’re very proud of that!
Should We Have Been Voted Out?
We spoke out against white supremacy on the Right and the anti-Semitism of Congresswomen Rashida Tlaib and Ilhan Omar on the Left.
American Jewry Can No Longer Afford to Remain Silent
As anti-Israel lawmakers increase in numbers, American Jewry's unwillingness to confront their anti-Zionist rhetoric underscores the growing disaffection that Krauthammer had been alluding to for years.
‘We Need to BDS Them’: Mark Levin on Handling Media Hostility Towards Israel and...
The conservative Jewish American radio broadcaster says that to understand the nature and depth of the danger that the US media poses to democracy in America, you have to understand the way that the US media treats Israel.
The Honeymoon is OVER
If the new administration sees as part of its objective making Israel feel alone and isolated in the community of nations, this is certainly unwise.
The Duped Generation that Supports BDS
BDS tells its supporters that it is "an inclusive, anti-racist human rights movement that is opposed on principle to all forms of discrimination, including anti-semitism and Islamophobia". That is a lie.
A Light Unto the Nations–and Vaccines
As always, Israel's strength isn't just a matter of its military and scientific might, but also its righteousness, specifically its humanitarian gestures toward its neighbors.
Palestinians: EU Facilitating Hamas Victory
Those who are allowing Hamas to run unconditionally in the election are facilitating the terrorist group's next victory and certain rise to power.
Chasing the Zionist Dream, One Settlement at a Time
We must not wait for the international community to approve construction in Judea and Samaria. That will come once Israel has established the facts on the ground.
Israel MUST Protect its Heritage
By destroying parts of Prophet Joshua's altar on Mount Ebal, the Palestinian Authority irreversibly damaged one of Israel's most sacred heritage sites.
Looking For A College? Be Careful. You’re Playing with Fire
While YU is hardly immune to outside forces and is no guarantee of anyone's frumkeit, it is still the best option around for anyone looking for a great environment fostering Torah Umadda.
Why Zionists Must Learn To Laugh
I disagree. I believe 2021 could prove to be a decisive year for Zionism in America, and it’s up to those of us who consider ourselves Zionists to decide whether to be incapacitated by worry or move forward with confidence.