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Maternity Ward: It's Magic

Thu, 23 May 2013 22:23:15 GMT

Obstetrics units aren’t just one thing. A lot of couples come to give birth and are ushered straight into a delivery room.

Dear Jewish media, stop making lists of Jews!

Thu, 23 May 2013 22:18:13 GMT

There are some lists that have helped Jews in the past, including, most notably, Schindler’s, but mainly Jewish list-making has been an activity of those who are hostile to Jews.

Does Israel have a long-term strategic plan?

Thu, 23 May 2013 22:09:35 GMT

Since there is no single body in charge of long-term strategic planning, the Prime Minister’s Office should create one.

A grand retreat from confronting Iran?

Thu, 23 May 2013 22:04:11 GMT

Washington wags are preparing a climb-down from Obama’s declared policy of halting Tehran’s nuclear drive.

A crisis over parking?

Wed, 22 May 2013 23:17:39 GMT

Ongoing debate questions whether minorities are paying the price in Quebec’s debate over the place of religion.

How secure are Jewish religious rights in the US?

Wed, 22 May 2013 23:10:36 GMT

Litigation over kosher food in state prisons welcomed less today by legal order than prohibited, discouraged conduct was decades ago.

Forget ‘Start-up Nation,’ please

Wed, 22 May 2013 23:03:31 GMT

The start-up nation does create wealth, but the economic model is conducive to the tremendous concentration of wealth.

Another battle of hearts and minds

Wed, 22 May 2013 22:24:31 GMT

Now that Israel has made its new official decision on the al-Dura affair public, will media around the world admit their mistake?

Thanks to Kuperwasser al-Dura report, truth is on its way

Wed, 22 May 2013 22:06:15 GMT

I strongly recommend that the State of Israel establish another investigative committee to determine the problems which led to this situation.

'Et tu,' EU? No Dutch treat here

Tue, 21 May 2013 22:18:05 GMT

EU call for 27 member states to "prevent" Israeli activity immoral, predetermine borders.

How not to fight anti-Semitism

Tue, 21 May 2013 22:02:01 GMT

"In eastern Europe, the uniqueness of the Holocaust has been blurred through a misleading equation of Nazism with Communist tyranny."

The Arab League’s new peace proposal

Mon, 20 May 2013 23:11:46 GMT

As long as PA President Mahmoud Abbas and his group hold to this position, no peace effort will have the slightest chance of getting off the ground.

Lapid’s budget: It’s really that bad

Mon, 20 May 2013 23:07:18 GMT

In the competition for foreign investment, for Israel to increase its corporate taxes is similar to a boxer who willingly ties one hand behind his back before entering the ring.

Social protests: A redux

Mon, 20 May 2013 22:11:38 GMT

There is thus much reason for average Israelis to be upset. In fact, Lapid conceded as much, saying his budget negatively impacts the middle class.

Jordan’s king trying to play on Israel’s fears

Mon, 20 May 2013 21:58:52 GMT

Abdullah should wake up and realize that beating the Israeli piñata will not save his ailing throne

The Majlis Shura al-Mujahidin: Between Israel and Hamas

Mon, 20 May 2013 21:53:31 GMT

A wave of Salafi protest against the ruling Hamas government has swept the Gaza Strip over issues including the treatment of prisoners, corruption, and religion.

The American frienemy

Mon, 20 May 2013 21:47:06 GMT

America should work hard to reach in and change the thinking of people all over the Middle East.

Unifying Jews at the Western Wall

Mon, 20 May 2013 21:42:38 GMT

The Women of The Wall are not imposing on anyone’s right to worship. They are expressing their religion in a public forum.

Gay rights are human rights

Sun, 19 May 2013 21:06:20 GMT

I knew from many friends that many families struggle and suffer terribly when a child/sibling finally comes out of the closet.

Israel must protect its Beduin citizens

Sun, 19 May 2013 20:45:37 GMT

Cultural attractions are exotic and fun, but generally fail to provide visitors with a complex representation of Beduin life.