My Definition Of Zionism
The Jewish people were a nation long before they were considered a religion.
Don’t Listen To The Naysayers – Ben & Jerry’s Settlement Is A Victory
When the ‘children’ (Ben & Jerry’s) took immature positions, the ‘adults’ (Unilever) stepped in and corrected the mistake.
Where Is Another Begin When We Need Him?
A government that is diverse, but whose diversity prevents improvement, is a poor government and has lost its mandate to govern.
Has The State Of Israel Lived Up To Jewish Values?
The accusations against Israel can be divided into two categories. First, the Jews stole Palestinian land. ... The second category of accusations against Israel is that Israel mistreats Palestinians.
The Israeli Flag
The flag is widely accepted among all streams of Jews, although it isn’t without controversy.
Three Lessons We Missed During The Iron Dome Votes
Close to ten progressive members were elected to Congress, and they were led by just a few members who called themselves “the Squad.” By their own admission, these members had little to no expertise in foreign affairs issues.
Real Leaders Solve Problems
As much as the Arab and charedi sectors must begin participating in Israeli national life, the rest of Israeli society must incorporate Arabs and charedim into Israeli society.
Every One Victim Stands For A Hundred Victims
When media reports measure the effects of a terrorist attack by the number of people killed and wounded, they are giving a superficial report of the true effect of a terrorist attack.
Israel Loses A Brother In Congress, Gains An Advocate
I was familiar with Congressman Deutch’s work on Israel in Congress and before that the State house but was in shock that he would volunteer to speak without even being asked!
All The Whoopdie-Do About Whoopi
It’s time more of our columns, op-eds, posts and tweets focused on how well we’re doing and less on what others think about us.
Should We Pray Against The New Israeli Government?
Many right-wing Israelis are furious at Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett for joining a coalition that contains left-wing parties opposed to settling Judea and Samaria.
We Must Welcome All Of Our Friends
I believer that Israel’s future is in the hands of Hashem, but I also recognize that Hashem created a world where we must secure our people’s future. The Jewish people must enlist Christian friends … to ensure America’s support of Israel.
When Did Zionism Begin?
Early political Zionists weren't starting a new movement in the late 1800s. Herzl, Nordau, Jabotinsky, Weizmann, and Ben Gurion strove to fulfill 2,000 years of unfulfilled Jewish dreams.
Is Zionism An Aspect Of Judaism?
Judaism isn’t a religion like other religions the world has become familiar with over the past two thousand years. Judaism isn’t just about G-d, beliefs, and action, it is about peoplehood.
A Rational Argument For Rebuilding The Temple – Today
Our ancestor would be perplexed by a third commonwealth of the Jewish people in control of Jerusalem but who refuse, on their own accord, to rebuild the Temple.
The Difference Between Zionism And Israeli Policy
When the criticism contains discrimination, it loses its legitimacy and becomes classic antisemitism. If the criticism of Israeli policy is honest, there is nothing wrong with it.
Aliyah: No Pain, No Gain, But Oh, The Gain!
Whether they’ve walked thousands of miles over the burning hot sands of the African desert or walked on to a charter flight from New York, every Jew who has followed Avraham’s path has a story.
AIPAC Activism Isn’t Foreign Interference
Often, opposing foreign aid is a cover for xenophobia and jingoism.
We Don’t Pray Towards Jerusalem
The most sacred place for the Jewish people isn’t Jerusalem or the Western Wall, it’s the Temple Mount.
The Only Existential Threat Facing Israel
When healthy debate turns into hateful division, society begins to fall apart and violent scenes, like the one at the Ezrat Yisrael section of the Western Wall, begin to occur.
500 Skittles, Ukraine And Zionist Values
Zionism doesn’t maintain Jews have a right to the land of Israel so that Jews will have a place of refuge, the Jewish right to their ancestral homeland stands irrespective of Jewish safety and security.
Zionists Don’t Need To Justify Their Existence
Why would I need to justify where I live or the policies of my government? I’ve never seen a similar talk given by people who live in other countries unless they were an official spokesperson of their government.
Palestinian Antisemitism Isn’t Just A Hamas Problem
If there are symptoms of antisemitism, it's impossible that it's isolated; the community must also possess the hate to some extent.
MLK, Justice And Zionism
We know through painful experience that freedom is never voluntarily given by the oppressor; it must be demanded by the oppressed.
Zionism And The Power To Rule Over Others
I had to decide whether to support the construction of a fence which may provide greater security, but which evokes the very ghetto walls that Zionism aspired to topple.
The Israeli-Palestinian Conflict Is A War Of Values
Palestinians have rejected tens of Israeli peace offers over the past eight decades and have never once countered with their own. It is clear Palestinians do not value peace as Israelis prioritize peace.
Stop Whining About Hamas Rockets
Many of the media advocacy campaigns waged on Israel’s behalf during the latest Hamas rocket attacks didn’t recognize the pitfalls of playing victim.
Where Are You Ari Fuld?
Ari’s greatest asset was his conviction in his beliefs. Unlike so many who are convinced of the righteousness of their convictions, Ari was not arrogant.
Is Israel Solely For The Jews?
A legitimate argument can be made that Israel should be a state solely for the Jewish people.
Prove To Me That You Don’t Have A Sister
At first I was horrified by these stories. How could we, the righteous settlers, stoop to the level of Palestinian rock throwers and terrorists?
