BATTLE FOR HEBRON: Israel Pushes Back Against UNESCO Approving New Homes
Due to the UNESCO decision, the Israeli government has nothing to lose anymore and can simply let the multiple home sales in the ancient part of Hebron go through.
Another Israeli Checkpoint ‘Humiliates’ Arab Terrorists
Critics of Israel claim Israel’s security checkpoints “restrict” and “humiliate” Palestinian travelers. While that is open to debate there is one absolute fact: Checkpoints save lives.
Division At The Kotel Is No Path To Unity
There is no natural demand for an alternative, mixed space at the Western Wall – from American Jews, much less Israelis. Contrary to the common narrative, it is creating such a space that would divide our nation.
Liberals Still Slow To Recognize Anti-Semitism On The Left
To Jew-haters, any inconsistency is permissible. What makes this hard for many Jews to understand is that it doesn’t conform to their worldview, in which enemies are on the right and allies are on the left.
We Live in Beit Shemesh Too…
There's a LOT to know about the problem with the wild dogs and these crazy animal rights activists don't know the first thing about it!
My Peace Plan: Part Two
People should no longer be held hostage to a political plan to destroy Israel or return to homes that haven't existed in decades--if ever.
The Rage of Islam
Apart from prayer rugs, Islam has produced nothing but state-of-the-art terrorism techniques over the centuries.
Indo-Israeli Ties: New Heights
"The time has come to bring together countries to fight against the enemies of Israel.... Israel never needs to fear that they are only seven or eight million people standing against 150 million Arabs. They have 1.2 billion Indians backing them." Indian parliamentarian.
Israel’s Branding Problem
Why is the "favorability" level of Israel down, even with the progress made in recognition and alliances with more and more countries?
The Kotel and All Jews
1% of Israeli synagogues aren't Orthodox. An overwhelming majority of Israelis are either Ultra-Orthodox, Orthodox, or traditional – and the synagogue they go to on occasion is the traditional Orthodox synagogue
Twisted Textbooks Turning Young Americans against Israel
According to the Brand Israel Group, only 54% of US. college students lean more toward Israel than the Palestinians, down from 73% in 2010. The decrease was even sharper among Jewish college students, dropping from 84% to 57%
Students for Justice in Palestine Normalizes Hatred
Students for Justice in Palestine consistently spews anti-Semitic sentiments as well as hatred for the state of Israel, fortunately they have accomplished little.
‘Progressive’ Linda Sarsour Calls for US Muslim Jihad Against Assimilating
Linda Sarsour has been hiding her agenda behind the cloak of liberal progressivism but, occasionally, like last week in Chicago while addressing the Islamic Society of North America, her real identity emerges.
Gratitude, Democracy, and the Western Wall
Since the Kotel was a rare issue on which Israel could afford to give American Jews something they wanted, it should have seized the opportunity.
The Struggle For Lives
Please read this article and take note: Over the past week several more young men and women from the greater community have died of suspected overdoses. They are lost forever to their families, to the community, to the world.
Celebrating Freedoms By Fighting Religious Persecution Overseas
Whether we are Israeli or American, let us give thanks for the freedoms we enjoy, and work every day to free others around the world from the chains of anti-Semitism, persecution, and violence.
Welcoming Courtney Into Our Family
Merriam-Webster defines “refugee” as “one who flees; especially a person who flees to a foreign country or power to escape danger or persecution.” But shouldn’t the definition be broadened to someone seeking refuge – period?
Spin, Propaganda, Lies – From Bilam To Modern-Day Talking Heads
Bilam, accepting Balak’s invitation, became the model for all those who would rise after him. No need to mine history, fwe have contemporary examples of this strategy everywhere we turn. We live in an “age of Bilam.”
A Victim of the Hate That Won’t Be Named
If Sarah Halimi is to receive justice, then her murder must be tried as a hate crime. Anything else would be a mockery.
FIFA Supporting Terrorism?
Rajoub must be expelled from FIFA. Swift action needs to be taken to oust Rajoub, and pressure should be put on the PA to replace him with a chairman whose passion for sports and sportsmanship is greater than his thirst for blood.
PALESTINE FALLING: The Qatar Ultimatum and Fatah’s Rift with Hamas
Sisi’s meeting with Hamas leadership was not intended to be about saving the movement, but rather preventing an armed conflict between Hamas and Israel.
The Regavim Plan for Restoring Order in the Negev
Regavim seeks to safeguard Israel's national lands, restore law and order to the Negev, and give the Bedouin community hope for a brighter tomorrow.
The Absolute Wrong Reaction to Israel’s Recent Controversial Decisions
As American Jews are struggling with unprecedented levels of assimilation and intermarriage, threatening our very future in this country, is anyone in America really in a position to withdraw support of Israel?
A Soldier’s Mother: On July 4th – A Memory that Lives Forever
Happy birthday, America - and thank you for sharing this day with us. Entebbe was set to be a mass-massacre and instead it was turned into a great victory that will always be remembered.
A Memoir – Background to Indian prime minister’s visit
Israel can be proud of an excellent relationship with India – a country with a population of 1.3 billion and with one of the world’s fastest expanding economies and which will inevitably become a superpower
Why Netanyahu Did It: The Brutal Truth on Israel and the Diaspora
Netanyahu did it. It’s not because he doesn’t care about the diaspora. Rather, it’s a result of a cynical political struggle in which one side has power and the other does not
PM Modi’s Historic Visit Celebrates 2500 Years of Hindu-Jewish Ties
Hindus and Jews have shared a history which goes back 2500 years. The first group of Jewish sailors, came to India as traders in around 562 BCE and settled in India.
Israel’s Wrongheaded Retreat on BDS
If Israel is to fight the BDS movement effectively, anti-Israel activists must be called out as publicly as possible instead of being allowed to pose as objective researchers and should be denied entry to Israel
The Western Wall Controversy: *yawn*
American Jews feel insulted and abandoned by Bibi's "ruling coalition?" because they haven't a clue Bibi had no choice. He can't have his government fall for some American whim which essentially has no impact on egalitarian prayer
What ‘The Star-Spangled Banner’ And ‘Hatikvah’ Have In Common
A collection of fun and fascinating facts about the national anthems of the US and of Israel-The Star Spangled Banner and Hatikvah