The Gulf states are now making the Israeli argument, not because they have suddenly become Zionists, but because Iranian missiles have a way of concentrating the mind.
Europe pressures Israel on peace, yet consistently defends its security when existential threats emerge, showing solidarity across decades.
Like Sadat in 1977, Gulf rulers may conclude that diplomacy serves their national interests.
Purim reminds us that Jewish continuity is a miracle, sustained by belief, identity, and unwavering strength.
In both the Purim narratives, we are given the ability to forge our own fate, to take matters into our own hands, and to carry our nation further towards redemption.
Living in Israel during these past years of war has made the message of Purim painfully real.
How the Book of Esther uses letters to safeguard Jewish identity and language during exile and empire.
With Khamenei gone, Iran faces an uncertain future; will the regime fracture or endure amid ongoing US-Israel military pressure?
The enduring rule of Jewish life is to act, even at times of war, with compassion and moral restraint toward all human beings.
Today, as we await a preemptive strike by America on Iran, many people are asking, “Why provoke a sleeping lion?” The Megillah gives us the answer.
Israel’s confrontation with Iran requires military precision and societal resilience. As the war drags on, how can Israel maintain strength without ignoring the toll on its people?
