Additional Publications

Antisemitism

How ‘Suicidal’ Empathy Empowers Radicalism and War

No one can ever claim again that the jihadists are merely backward fanatics. They knew what many didn’t.
Antisemitism
Antisemitism

The anti-Zionism of some rabbinical students is a poisonous self-deception

In today’s all-or-nothing world, fools treat politics like it’s theology, a forever-clash of good and evil, while too many infect the rich, complex Jewish religion with Arab street politics.
Antisemitism
Geopolitics

Israel Must Target Iran at the Same Time as Hezbollah

While the Hezbollah threat must be addressed, stopping Iran from obtaining nukes needs to be the ultimate objective.
Geopolitics
Jewish Communities Worldwide

Abandoned in political chaos: How France’s electoral shift is leaving Jews behind

As France enters a period of potential political instability, the stakes for its Jewish citizens and its relationship with Israel are high.
Jewish Communities Worldwide
Ultra-Orthodox

Don’t arrest haredi draft resisters

Israel cannot survive unless haredim serve in the IDF, but there are less draconian measures that can be taken.
Ultra-Orthodox
Identity and Education

Religious Zionists against the Land of Israel

This development calls into question Religious Zionist beliefs regarding the historical-redemptive process they believe the State of Israel is undergoing.
Identity and Education
Ultra-Orthodox

Why the Israeli High Court ruling on Charedi draft will bring change – slowly

The strictly Orthodox politicians will naturally shout and protest the court decision, but their ultimate objective will be to pass a law in the Knesset that regulates the draft and sets a gradual increase that will meet the requirement set by the court.
Ultra-Orthodox
Israel-Diaspora Relations

We must work hard to ensure US Jewish community, US-Israel alliance do not break

Is it worth risking the US-Israel friendship and many Democrats’ goodwill to please a few Channel 14 commentators, who slavishly support him anyway?
Israel-Diaspora Relations
Identity and Education

Jerusalem is the Jewish spiritual, national hotspot

In that spirit, when we sing “Jerusalem of Gold,” some thank God, some praise the IDF, others get Zionist goosebumps, but all rally around Jerusalem.
Identity and Education