Micah Halpern
Europe is drifting away from Israel, toward Iran’s worldview - opinion
This is not pre-Hitler Germany - opinion
Mamdani’s win in NYC mayoral election illuminates hostility to Israel, Jews - opinion
Mamdani's win in NYC marks an ugly dawn for American Jewry - opinion
After having opposed Mamdani’s bid for office, hedge fund tycoon Bill Ackman has been the first public Jew and big business mogul to extend an olive branch offering congratulations and his help.
No atheists in a foxhole: How Israelis embraced faith after October 7, 2023 - opinion
Even ardent atheists pray to be saved from the butchery and brutality of war.
The Diaspora is linked to Israel’s destiny - opinion
This Diaspora Jewish connection to Israel is deeper than we are led to believe.
Blame the grandparents: Why young Jews align with antisemites - opinion
Parents and grandparents denied their offspring the necessary tools that would make being a proud Jew a priority in their lives.
Memory and history: Quintessential components of who we are - opinion
As steeped as we are in our traditional ways of yore, we can adapt and change and incorporate new historical events into our lives.
Jew-hatred is not acceptable: Time to recruit others to fight antisemitism - opinion
It is time to repel Jew hatred. It is time to recruit others to join our cause. If not now – when?
The gap year: A journey that strengthens Jewish identity - opinion
The gap year is a great investment for the participants. Yet the real beneficiary is the Jewish people.
Why are religious leaders silent on antisemitism? - opinion
Religious leaders have power and influence, but they are not joining the fight against antisemitism.
Not only doing the right thing, but convincing the world that we are - opinion
Haters and their messages have been amplified in new media, explicitly directed toward young people. And they are gobbling it up.
Iran is more nuanced and diverse than wrong impressions of it - opinion
The Western world doesn't give Iran enough credit for being a multifaceted nation where many people hope for the downfall of its repressive regime.