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Anecdotally it’s been easy to say for a very long time that the more liberal politically one is the less they support the Jewish State of Israel. Here's proof...

France knows that the peace initiative is pointless, but it is using it for theatrical value to embarrass Israel's government and curry favor with Arab regimes.

The ADL, under its new national director Jonathan Greenblatt, an Obama associate, has been opening doors to anti-Israel groups across the spectrum.

What does growing a beard have to do with spiritual development and being nice to our fellow Jews?

Authentic Judaism requires that Jews respect and draw inspiration from the past, that they live in the present and use their abilities for the benefit of mankind

A veritable "Who's Who" of Israel's most vocal supporters. A radio station from Australia that is literally, the "Thunder from Down Under" when it comes to Israel.

Several organizations supported by the New Israel Fund filed shadow reports to the UN Committee Against Torture claiming Israel violates the Convention against Torture, to which Israel is a signatory

My visit to Europe made one thing unmistakably clear: if there is any group in the world that needs a safe homeland—a sanctuary from bigotry and hatred—it is the Jewish people

A healthy way of dealing with suffering is to immediately ask: “What new opportunities present?” “How will this experience leave me stronger, smarter, more sensitive than before?”

15 countries illegally occupying other countries' territories have denounced Israel for refusing to surrender the Golan Heights. Hard to know whether to laugh or cry –

Bogy Ya’alon, trumpeted as the new savior by the Right and settlers, turned out to be (surprise, surprise) a strategic disaster for Israel’s security

Should a woman, and her supporters, negotiate with a recalcitrant spouse in order to gain her freedom? In essence, should we negotiate with a terrorist?

An unholy alliance formed by "progressive" leftists and "social justice" advocates from Muslim-led pro-Palestinian groups leads a libelous and vituperative campaign to demonize and attack Israel

Racism in thought, hatred in feeling or damage to life and property in practice, are all the opposite of the basic spiritual and moral fundamentals of the "settler" movement's perspective

We have cause to celebrate the ingathering of our exiles, ranging from broken survivors of concentration camps to Ethiopian Jews – and the nation's extraordinary success

{Originally posted to the author's website, The Lid} Back in January 2015  Former Israeli National Security Adviser, Maj. Gen. (ret.) Yaakov Amidror, outlined the threats...

Israel’s Jewish-American detractors represents both the divide among American Jews and Israelis, and a trend in US among millennials away from Israel and towards the Palestinians.

Whenever one thinks the Palestinian-Israeli conflict can’t get worse, it generally does when negotiations are forced upon the principals.

Trump has shown himself to be a master communicator. In every tussle and confrontation he has proved that whatever doesn’t kill him makes him stronger.

Teaching morals and ethics requires the entire community. Families, schools, and shuls must put this basic Jewish principle at the top of the agenda.

The recent poll revealed that 59% of Palestinians believe that it is the Palestinian leadership, not Israel, which is to blame for their worsened situation

As Europe and some in the US join the “divestment” bandwagon, it would be wise to consider just what Israel has given, and continues to give, the world.

Those who say that Yom Ha'atzmaut (Israel's Independence Day) is a time for joy, praise of G-d and gratitude are right. But those who...

Israel’s independence was bought at a high price in Jewish blood, fighting first the mighty British Empire, then against 5 powerful Arab armies seeking its destruction.

This year, one brave Israeli soldier’s recent death struck very close to home for me.

After the Holocaust, the world collectively said "Never again." Despite this "oath" mass murders, war crimes and even genocides have been permitted to occur again and again

The Arab world, even Egypt and Jordan who signed peace agreements with Israel, does not accept the concept of a Jewish state of any size or any shape.

While we need to continue being vigilant and circumspect, we should also look on the bright side and appreciate why these are great times for Jews.

5 CLEAR guidelines to help Jewish marriages: Communication, Love, Exclusivity, Attention, and Respect (CLEAR)

For 30 or 40 years, Jewish university professors who might have prevented the landslide against Israel have kept their wimpy little mouths closed.