Why the ‘Arab Peace Initiative’ is a Scam
In other words, to speak in English in Washington to make the Americans happy is one thing; to do things in practice is something else entirely.
Love Song For A City
Jerusalem was never real to me. It was a name I came across in books of Bible stories as a child. If I’d ever tried to imagine it, it would have been like places in my books of fairy stories. I knew it was a city with crenellated walls, with domes and towers and minarets. In my mind, I saw it peopled with old men with long beards and flowing robes, and women with clay jugs precariously balanced on their heads.
Terrorism and the Methodology of the Left
The left understands that it is working against natural emotions of loyalty and loss, and so it uses deception.
The Syrian Conundrum
Syria’s civil war is fast becoming one of the Obama administration’s greatest foreign policy challenges, for the moment even surpassing Iran’s march toward nuclear weaponry in its urgency. Together, both issues have effectively derailed the president’s long-range intention to focus on Asia and the emerging economic and military developments in China and other nations in the so-called Asian Pivot.
The Religious Zionism Of Rav Soloveitchik
There are two key questions to consider when examining Rav Joseph B. Soloveitchik’s relationship with Religious Zionism. The first is why the Rav was so firmly anti-Zionist when he arrived in America. The second is how the impact of the Holocaust and birth of Israel caused the Rav to fundamentally change his perspective.
You Can Be a Left Wing Republican and Right Wing Socialist
The psycho-philosophical differences between political people come down to the three psycho-philosophical differences between Jacobins and Girondins.
Arabs Must See Harsh Consequences to Prevent More Bloodshed
How my experience working with emotionally disturbed children taught me everything I need to know about the Arab-Israeli conflict.
Obama and the Red Line
With the Syrian government refusing to allow UN inspectors into the country it is difficult to see how indisputable proof of use of chemical weapons can be found
The Truths About Terrorism They Dare Not Speak
When it comes to terrorism, many quarters of American society act as if race, religion and national background are taboo.
Orthodox Women May Stand to Lose Under Sharansky’s Proposal
If it is the sole solution to women's rights at the Kotel, an egalitarian section at the Kotel will ultimately make things harder for Orthodox feminists who are trying to assert their rights within a Halachic framework.
The Rise of China’s Militant Nationalism
The policy of engagement of China was enlightened, far-sighted, and generous.It was also a mistake.
I can’t Be Silent When a Fighter for Peace Is Attacked
You know, you don't have to fight every injustice under the sun, but you do have to fight for a fighter who stands up...
Call it What it is: Islamic Terrorism
Blaming America and appealing to a presumed guilt will not solve the problem of Muslim radicals wishing to infiltrate, dominate, Islamize and kill Western citizens.
With Syria, at Least Israel Seems Ready
This is the second time reports have surfaced that Israel hit Syria's Scientific Studies and Research Center.
One Strike and You’re Out?
In the Hebrew Bible everyone is flawed and everyone makes mistakes.
Common Sense on the Syria Mess
Whatever happens, there will be a Muslim Brotherhood regime in Syria and Obama will support it.
Deal with Muslims in Strength and Respect, Not Peace and Equality
Islam's approach to God extends to all interpersonal relationships, which are based on honor.
Fisher’s Assessment: ‘The State of Israel’s Economy is Very Good’
Though it can boast many achievements, in Fisher's view, 'The state of Israel’s economy is very good, not excellent as it was in recent years.'
Lag BaOmer: The Fire Burns
Few of those dancing in the circle passing around the fire know what they are truly commemorating and yet the act is its own commemoration.
Palestinian Journalists Declare War on Israeli Colleagues
PA officials and journalists later explained that the ban does not apply to some journalists working for the Israeli daily Ha'aretz and who report on 'Palestinian suffering.'
Education by Murder in Boston
Unfortunately, we who live in democracies learn best about Islamism when blood flows in the streets.
Restoring the Image of George W. Bush
All Americans should take an interest in the accurate recognition of President Bush's good work.
Viscount Samuel, Meet Secretary Hagel
Sometimes one is better off when an opponent feels compelled to prove his bona fides.
Downfall of a Great Newspaper
Israel’s 'most respected newspaper' is a case study in the collapse of modern journalism.
Will Obama Ignore Iran’s Active Nukes Like Syria’s Chemical Weapons?
From Israel's point of view this is the ultimate test case.
25,578 – The Silver Platter
Israel recently commemorated Memorial Day in memory of its fallen heroes. Sadness permeates the day as we remember the sons, daughters and parents who have sacrificed their lives so that the Jewish Nation can continue to exist.
Obama’s Flawed Advice To Israel (First of Two Parts)
One must presume that President Obama’s most recent calls for Israeli cooperation in the Middle East peace process are balanced, fair, and well-intentioned. Why not? At the same time, unsurprisingly, these all-too-familiar calls are manifestly thin, in the sense that they lack any genuine intellectual content.