Opinion

The October 7 massacre fell on 22 Tishrei – Shmini Atzeret and Simchat Torah, two days that signify the highest joy: one completing the festival of Sukkot, the other our rejoicing in the Torah itself

Jewish tradition attributes Lamentations to the prophet Jeremiah, who was persecuted in part because he warned against relying on Egypt. He thought Babylon would determine Judea's fate.

The controversy over Ro Khanna's visit raises questions about Israel's public diplomacy and visitor protocols.

Evil has become ever more fanatical and extremist, and for that very reason, the forces of good must also become stronger. Today, more than ever, silence is no longer an option.

He offends because he’s judged, correctly, that the community will protect its reputation before the girl in front of him.

American Jews have lost something invaluable in the last decade: the feeling that their country and their community are exceptional. 

Israelis, regardless of their political affiliation, cannot reasonably be expected to support legislation that even the prime minister could not bring himself to vote for.

It’s not that the Jewish tradition doesn’t understand realpolitik. Abraham is a great warrior as well as a man of God. They understand it. But the starting point is trust.

He offends because he’s judged, correctly, that the community will protect its reputation before the girl in front of him.

On October 27, Israelis will go to the polls in Israel’s first post-war election.