With the Stroke of a Pen

Earlier this month, a man in uniform you probably never heard of signed a military order which conferred formal recognition upon Rehalim as the 32nd Jewish community in Samaria.

What Judea & Samaria Mean to the Jewish People

For Jews, the ancient tribal territories of Judah, Benjamin, Ephraim, and west Menasheh – a.k.a. Judea and Samaria or the West Bank – form the very heartland of the homeland.

Does Anyone Give a Damn About Syria?

Perhaps our President should focus less on construction of apartments and homes and do something instead about the bombs and rockets that are killings tens of thousands of innocent Arabs.

After Pillar of Defense: Separating Appearance from Reality

Now that the dust has settled in Gaza following Israel’s Pillar of Defense operation, it is easy yet again to feel sorry for the Palestinians. After all, as anyone already knows who clings desperately to The New York Times, the still-lingering images are so evidently palpable and painful. And the Arab suffering – the grievous suffering. Wasn't it disturbingly "one-sided" and “disproportionate”?

Rabbi Ben Dahan, Jewish Home: I’ve Worked Hard on Behalf of Women

"When positions opened, if there was a qualified woman for the job I was inclined to hire her."

The Investor’s Guide To Israel’s Political Market (Conclusion)

When people thought that Avigdor Lieberman would someday be prime minister, I explained that Yisrael Beiteinu would disappear from the political map. The reason is that, like Kadima, the former foreign minister’s party is about a person, not a party.

The Israeli Election

The right-wing parties in Israel have been gaining traction in the run-up to next week’s election, and to our mind that is a good thing. It is crucial that the world come to appreciate the broad resurgence among Israelis of the notion of a vibrant and dynamic Jewish state in the land of its biblical patrimony.

The President And Gun Control

We certainly agree with Vice President Joe Biden that the massacre last month in Newtown, Connecticut, that took the lives of twenty elementary school children “touched the heart of the American people so profoundly” that it “requires immediate, urgent action.” And we would hope Congress and the president can avoid the partisan bickering that has caused so much gridlock in Washington and reach a solution to the problem of firearm violence in America.

Obama’s Nominees Harmful To Israel, Soft On Terrorists

President Obama spent his first term pushing from power longstanding Arab allies in Egypt and Tunisia, seeking to engage the now blood-soaked Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad, pulling his punches against Iran’s nuclear program, and putting “daylight” between his administration and Israel.

Remember King For Fighting Hate Against All

For those of us who closely follow the progress in America in the battles against racism and anti-Semitism, the observance of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday this year has particular relevance.

Al Gore, Heavyweight Phony

Al Gore has been in the news again, and even some of his biggest admirers are upset with Gore’s decision to sell his Current TV cable network to Al Jazeera, which is owned by the oil-rich Islamic monarchy of Qatar, for $500 million.

One Hundred Wars

The media would rather spend its time lamenting Israel's fall to the far right by covering the rise of a party that says the twenty year old peace process has failed.

Who Will End Up With Syria’s Chemical Weapons?

The Syrian civil war is drawing in the world's most dangerous elements to a land that hosts the world's largest stockpile of VX nerve agents, Sarin and mustard gas.

In the Army Now: An Orthodox Jew’s US Army Experience

It is vital for religious Jews of all ages to be involved in public service in some form or another.

Fatah’s Armed Gangs are Back

The US and EU, who have been funding and training the Palestinian security forces in Judea and Samaria, need to bang on the table -- now -- and demand that Abbas rein in the Fatah militiamen.

Understanding Israel’s Upcoming Election

Netanyahu’s impending victory is due to the fact that the prime minister has done a reasonably good job, the economy is okay, terrorism is low, he’s kept out of trouble.

Religion’s Most Repellant Idea

How can anyone calling himself a Rabbi have the chutzpah to ever justify the death of innocents?

The European Union and Its Court: Stacked Against Israel

Since June 2005, the EU has given more than $48 million to over 90 NGOs based in Israel, who are regarded as critical of Israel.

Hagel’s “Global Zero” Plan

A nuclear weapons reduction plan advocated by Hagel evinces a less than serious understanding of both the nature of US deterrence needs, and the geopolitical balance between the United States and Russia.

Why Liberals Blame Israel for their Rejection

Liberals would than blame Israel than examine the faulty assumptions that comprise their worldview.

AP’s Obama, Netanyahu ‘Bad Blood’ Hardly Supported by Facts

How, out of everyone involved, did Netanyahu end up with the "hardliner" branding?

We’ll Keep the Red Flag Flying Here and Other Jingles

While the American Democratic Party may not have an official anthem, the British Labour Party does.

The Arabs Fear a ‘More Jewish’ State of Israel

An Israel that has a strong character and is confident of itself and the justice of its cause, might stop behaving like a dishrag.

Ben Ari’s Nightmare: Shas Will Crown Shelly Yachimovich

"It's no secret that Aryeh Deri is deep inside the left."

Why Current US Foreign Policy Debate Doesn’t Make Sense and How to Fix It

The issue is simply this one: When you say something or do something or spend something whose side are you on?

Islamists in Jordan Oppose Upcoming Elections and Democracy Altogether

It now remains to be seen whether the Salafi Jihadists will resort to violence to prevent or foil the parliamentary election.

The Closing of Afikei Torah

Why the closing of a small seminary serving less than 200 girls should be the concern of the entire Orthodox population.

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