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Discussion of American foreign policy, Middle East and Israel affairs

When Israel suspends the Law of Return for Jews who criticize its policies

November 5, 2017

Where the headline “Israel Suspends the Law of Return for Jews Who Criticize Its Policies” to appear in any news …

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We Need a New Model for Israel-Diaspora Relations: Here It Is

July 19, 2017

From the recent Western Wall controversy and Israeli Rabbinate’s alleged “blacklist” of rabbis to J-Street and Jewish Voices for Peace, …

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A Letter to the Senior Class of 2017

June 18, 2017

Dear Students, As I attend your graduation today, I think of the many achievements you have achieved, and of the …

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  The Horror and Hope I Saw in Rome

April 30, 2017

    So the Romans erected an arch and Coliseum to celebrate their victory over Judea. Where are they now? …

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The case against Jewish tough love

September 5, 2016

Jill Stein from the green party made it clear, she supports BDS as a form of “tough love” for Israel. …

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Yes, Being Jewish Means Being a Zionist

June 7, 2016

Does being Jewish mean that you are a Zionist? Realizing that Judaism is around for more than 3,300 years while …

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Jewish Attitudes on Israel: Understanding the Winds of Change

June 12, 2014

Over the past few weeks, the increasing bipolarity of Jewish attitudes towards Israel has become very clear. Be it through …

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The Pew Study and Zionism: the Inconvenient Truth

February 13, 2014

Over the past few months the organized American Jewish community has been buzzing over the findings of the Pew study …

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Washington Revisited

September 4, 2013

Last month I took the opportunity to go to Washington and attend the AIPAC conference for rabbis. As I traveled …

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A Foul Smell Emanates From Europe

August 8, 2013

Last week Israelis were surprised to hear of the Europeans announced boycott of Israelis produces and formal institutions that are …

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