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Newsletter 21.4.26

The State of Israel, on its 78th birthday, continues to fight for its very existence. The struggle is being waged in three arenas at once: militarily, against our enemies; domestically, among ourselves; and internationally, amid a bombardment of words and images....
Identity and Education

The Essential Guide to Zionism, Anti-Zionism, Antisemitism and Jew-Hatred

A non-polemical journey through the Jewish national movement that built Israel and how the ancient virus of Jew-hatred has mutated and adapted to infiltrate the 21st century.
Identity and Education
Geopolitics

Iran war is huge success for Israel – but it is not a victory, yet

For too long, Israelis were sold on the wrong expectation. Politicians deceived the public into believing that everything could be achieved quickly and decisively through military force alone.
Geopolitics

Newsletter 31.3.26

On Seder night, the most widely celebrated event in Jewish life, we pass on, from generation to generation, the story that shaped us as a people: the Exodus from Egypt, from bondage to freedom. So it is every year. But this year....
Democracy

Israeli Liberals Must Understand: The Courts Will Not Save Democracy

American history shows that reliance on courts as engines of liberal reform is problematic both in terms of norms and strategy. Israel should take note.
Democracy

Voice of the Jewish People Index – March 2026: Declining Support for Iran War

Connected U.S. Jews on the War with Iran, Confidence in World Leaders, and Relations with the Palestinians.
Religion and State

The real life or death matter: The struggle between religious and civil judiciaries

This declaration of war is not over any concrete dispute. Its purpose is to undermine the legitimacy of a parallel state judicial institution – to challenge its composition, authority, and decisions.
Religion and State
Geopolitics

Why did the Houthis wait out the war until now?

They bided their time for a month to launch projectiles toward Israel. Unlike Hezbollah, they do not regard themselves as subordinate to Tehran, militarily or religiously.
Geopolitics
Democracy

Palm Sunday Ban Triggers Church Outrage

When freedom of worship is not upheld—especially for minorities—even when doing so clearly serves the state’s own interests, something is profoundly wrong.
Democracy