The Fauda Effect: Israeli Active Defense on the Screen

Strategically, Israel's fundamental military premise is defensive but its tactics are offensive—a result of its geography and absence of territorial depth. Israeli decision-making has always been driven by the active defense ethos, and this is reflected in Israeli filmmaking and TV-making.

Remembering Herman Wouk, Zionist, on his first ‘Yahrzeit’

The author’s photo on the novel’s dust-jacket shows a widely grinning Wouk with several Israeli flags fluttering behind him.

Truly at Home

A Yom Haatzmaut weekend reflection on the meaning of home in grand historical perspective; on the modern Jewish, Zionist and democratic home in the State of Israel. The Jewish people indeed has come home, in every sense of the word.

Camel Urine: Islam’s ‘Best Cure’ for Coronavirus

The drinking of camel urine for salutary benefits is traced back to Muhammad.

The Man Who Would’ve Been President

Integrity is a lesson that must be learned and practiced at all ages. Teaching children to always tell the truth may lead to occasional disappointments, but they will walk away knowing in their hearts that being honest was the right thing to do.

Remembering A Forgotten Victim – 50 Years Late

The international reactions to the massacre were so predictable that you could guess what they were without reading the rest of this article.

I Recovered From Covid-19 Thanks To Angels

It was no dream – there were angels, angels from all over the world, who took care of me. I discovered that when I was told what had been happening around me all that time.

Monotheistic Religions and the Coronavirus Crisis

The coronavirus pandemic has had a profound impact on the world of religion. This can be seen in three major areas: attitudes of religious leaders, behavior and rituals of believers, and efforts to give a theological meaning to the pandemic. Spiritual leaders may have squandered an opportunity to reinforce their religions through their responses to the crisis.

How Many Candles?

By understanding the significance of the original Deal of the Century (San Remo Accords), we can better appreciate Trump’s Deal of the Century

What Does Hashem Want Us To Do?

Maybe we are being reminded that while shul is the center of communal practice, the epicenter of life is the home.

Independence Day Parades in Jerusalem 1967 and 1968

On Day 3 of the 6 Day War, just over three week later, all of Jerusalem was reunited under Israeli sovereignty. Just a few weeks earlier, the people of Israel were celebrating sovereignty over the 'New city of Jerusalem,' now the entire city was under Israeli control.

Patriotic Americans Against Tyranny

Today's findings send a strong and unmistakable message to all politicians, pundits, and policy makers that there is no room for politics in a COVID-19 era....

Palestinian Lies Never Die; Wikipedia and Google Keep Them Alive

Given the world's diabolical double standards, Israeli soldiers stand accused of atrocities they did not commit, while Palestinian terrorists who torture, kidnap, hijack, use human shields, including children, are still viewed as innocent victims.

Activists Promote Lie that Israel’s Behind the Coronavirus Pandemic

BDS proponents should spend less time on propaganda theatrics and more time urging Palestinians to improve Gazans’ access to health care, emulating Israel’s continued medical innovations that have saved lives across the globe.

Despite Coronavirus, Hezbollah Remains a Dangerous Threat to Israel

The coronavirus pandemic has turned into a serious challenge for the Iran-backed Lebanese terror organization Hezbollah, placing the world’s most heavily equipped non-state armed group under strain. Nevertheless, recent reports indicate that these conditions have not stopped Hezbollah’s ongoing military and terrorist activity in the region.

Denmark: Fake Bible Must be Revoked

Who commissioned this Bible edition? Who paid for it? Who profits from a fake Bible?

When Selfish Becomes Selfless

It's never too late to grow, it's never too early to contribute. The valuable skill is knowing how to create the ideal balance between these two

Why is it Important that PA Textbooks Used in UNRWA Schools be Translated into...

Why produce a German Translation of PLO Textbooks Used in UNRWA Schools? Germany is Now Their Leading funder

What Does Tzara’at Teach Us About Covid-19?

Rav Hirsch notes that “nega” comes from the root meaning “touch.” A person who has a nega has been “touched” by G-d and is being asked to take note of something.

Why the New Remote Age Pushed Me To Launch The Edwin Black Show

Those of us who have devoted our lives to excavating true history and purveying verifiable genuine fact-in-context are now called upon to take the next bold step. From the lecture stage, printed page, and television studio, we must now leap into the Remote Age on the wings of informed perspective and reliable information.

Coronavirus: Another 9/11 Moment for the West

China's arms exports are not motivated primarily by revenue generation, but as a means to impose influence and control, create proxies and challenge the US.

Century Since San Remo Conference

San Remo converted the Balfour Declaration into a binding international treaty, setting the stage for the League of Nations Mandate, which was approved in 1922. It has been noted that at San Remo, Jewish historic rights became Jewish legal rights.

Netanyahu Cements Electoral Victory with Large ‘National Emergency Government’

Israel’s longest-serving premier is now expected to add at least 18 months to his premiership, while guiding Israel through a critical period of security, economic and diplomatic uncertainty.

From San Remo to its 72nd Birthday, Israel Survives the Virus of Political and...

Unlike Israel, its Middle Eastern neighbors were artificial creations through which the model of the nation-state was imposed upon unruly tribal areas in the hope and expectation that this would give them order, stability and prosperity.

American Jewry’s Organizational Crackup

Unless something unexpected happens, next week the leadership of the Conference of Presidents, one of the most important organizations in the American Jewish community, will be transferred to a woman who opposes the values shared by 95% of American Jews. That means that this crucial organization could end up being paralyzed.

No Question is TOO Political for Israel’s Supreme Court

What is surprising, however, is that the Israeli public—not thought to be easily dominated—accepts boundless judicial rule.

Israel: Fighting Spies at Home While Battling Coronavirus

While most of the world is focused on combating the coronavirus, Israel is fighting both the virus and terrorism. Israel’s enemies are exploiting the instability caused by the pandemic in a variety of ways. In the past week alone, Gaza-based terrorist organization Hamas fired a barrage of rockets into southern Israel and Lebanon-based Hezbollah infiltrated Israel’s airspace with a drone from the Golan Heights. Part of the efforts of terrorist organizations bent on Israel’s destruction is the recruitment of Israeli Arab spies.

Coronavirus Presents a Formidable Challenge to Hizballah

Recent reports indicate that the shadow war between Israel and the Shi'ite axis in Syria remains active despite the virus.

Coronavirus Pandemic Sparks Anti-Semitic Conspiracy Theories

The Jewish people can again be delegitimized and considered deplorable in the name of the virus.

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