When Israel suspends the Law of Return for Jews who criticize its policies
Where the headline “Israel Suspends the Law of Return for Jews Who Criticize Its Policies” to appear in any news …
Category Archives: Israel and the Middle East
We Need a New Model for Israel-Diaspora Relations: Here It Is
From the recent Western Wall controversy and Israeli Rabbinate’s alleged “blacklist” of rabbis to J-Street and Jewish Voices for Peace, …
A Letter to the Senior Class of 2017
Dear Students, As I attend your graduation today, I think of the many achievements you have achieved, and of the …
The Horror and Hope I Saw in Rome
So the Romans erected an arch and Coliseum to celebrate their victory over Judea. Where are they now? …
The case against Jewish tough love
Jill Stein from the green party made it clear, she supports BDS as a form of “tough love” for Israel. …
Yes, Being Jewish Means Being a Zionist
Does being Jewish mean that you are a Zionist? Realizing that Judaism is around for more than 3,300 years while …
Jewish Attitudes on Israel: Understanding the Winds of Change
Over the past few weeks, the increasing bipolarity of Jewish attitudes towards Israel has become very clear. Be it through …
The Pew Study and Zionism: the Inconvenient Truth
Over the past few months the organized American Jewish community has been buzzing over the findings of the Pew study …
Washington Revisited
Last month I took the opportunity to go to Washington and attend the AIPAC conference for rabbis. As I traveled …
A Foul Smell Emanates From Europe
Last week Israelis were surprised to hear of the Europeans announced boycott of Israelis produces and formal institutions that are …
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