AIPAC Activism Isn’t Foreign Interference
Often, opposing foreign aid is a cover for xenophobia and jingoism.
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.
The Hardest Column I’ve Ever Written
Was it really fair, I asked myself, to seek my own closure and need to fulfill my mitzvah of tochechah at the expense of her self-confidence?
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.
Reclaiming Zionism For The Jewish People
Shop at most major malls in the United States and you’ll find Israelis who have overstayed their visas, selling Dead Sea salt products. The draw of America, the land of dreams, is too good for many Israelis to forgo.
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.
Were Early Zionists Terrorists?
If a person maintains Palestinians have a right to the land of Israel, Begin’s answer won’t come close to explaining how early Zionists were justified in their attacks against the British and the Arabs.
Thank You, Gap Year Guests
One of the most influential parts of a student’s time in Israel is their time outside the classroom with Israeli families.
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.
The Tale Of Two Attacked Synagogues
Repeated attacks on Jewish synagogues, tombs and people can partially explain why a synagogue being burned to the ground by Palestinians garnered little or no attention.
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.
Why Do People Hate Zionism?
More insidious an accusation is the denial of the historical connection of the Jewish people to their own land. Anti-Zionists frequently peddle the false claim that Jews are colonialist foreigners who came from Europe to occupy a native people’s land.
No Time For Mercy: The Inappropriate Response To Murderous Intent
After each attack the Palestinian street has come out to celebrate, handing out candies, marching in angry parades, and firing off fireworks.
Loss Of Support For The Two-State Solution Is Inevitable
Arafat had engaged in bad faith negotiations with Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak and rejected all Israeli offers without a counter-offer. Later revelations made clear Arafat had ordered the intifada while still at Camp David.
Diaspora Zionism – What Is Its Role?
The idea of negating the Diaspora was initiated before the creation of the State of Israel when anything was possible, and every Zionist idea was being considered.
Why Can’t Israel Do Better For The Palestinians?
It is naïve to think Palestinians or their advocates will be placated by an easing of Palestinian restrictions. Only when Israel cedes control of all the land and ends the Jewish state will Palestinians be satisfied.
A Major League Problem
It is every parent’s right to talk privately with their child about their family’s values and balancing modern values with Torah practice. It is not your right to publicly discuss other people’s observance.
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.
Jewish Anti-Semitism: Nothing New Under the Sun
We can choose to focus on those who have veered from our ways or focus on those looking to build the dream of Jewish peoplehood.
Engaging With The Teenage Atheist
Writing ‘I'm an atheist’ to answer a rabbi's question is equivalent to a student telling their vegan teacher they love steak. It's not just a call for attention, it's a call to arms.
Reinvigorating Israel Advocacy With Zionism
There are many Zionist progressives. Indicting all progressives as anti-Zionist is not only unhelpful, it’s dishonest.
Israel Will Grow – Regardless
Through tens of thousands of terror attacks and two intifadas, Israel continued to develop, build, and grow. It almost seems that opposition to Israel’s development furthers Israel’s growth.
Israeli People Exemplify The Goodness Of Jewish Values
Israel doesn’t only aim to include and help Israeli Arab citizens but has helped Palestinian Arabs more than all other Arab countries combined.
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.
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.
Are Jews A Religion Or A People?
Answering the question, “what is a Jew?” would seem to be straightforward. A Jew is an adherent of Judaism. While that seems like an easy answer, it’s completely incorrect.
Thank You, Ben & Jerry’s
Ben & Jerry's didn't boycott a place, they boycotted a people - the Jews of Judea and Samaria.
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.
Dear Orlee, Oy!
It is heartbreaking that a Jewish woman, smart enough to gain admission and rise to a leadership position at Harvard wouldn’t recognize that BDS will never lead to Palestinian advancement or peace between Israel and the Palestinians.