Opinion Articles
Embarrassed, isolated, still loyal: The dilemma of young American Zionists
For many US Jews, October 7 brought a stronger sense of identity and a deeper bond with Israel; now, that bond is clouded by growing embarrassment
Religion and State
Religion and State
The IDF needs soldiers but Israel is paying yeshivas to dodge the draft
This might have been possible to tolerate before October 7 but definitely not now, at a time when the IDF is missing over 10,000 soldiers to fulfill the missions it already has.
Geopolitics
Geopolitics
The New Right and The Lie We’re Telling Ourselves
Some diaspora Jews are fleeing from one ideological fire straight into another, convinced that the extremism they’ve stumbled into is a necessary antidote to the extremism they’ve rejected.
Geopolitics
Geopolitics
Is the Camp David peace at risk?
As military buildups along the Gaza border escalate and diplomatic rhetoric hardens, a 45-year peace treaty faces its most serious test yet.
Democracy
Democracy
Splitting the Attorney General role would be a win-win all around
It’s not easy being the government’s legal counsel while also being chief prosecutor tasked with standing up to the government.
Israel-Diaspora Relations
Israel-Diaspora Relations
Fearless Zionism: American Jews need to reshape their view of Israel
Even many who haven’t visited Israel – yet! – have been shaped by their Birthright buddies’ identity revelations.
Democracy
Democracy
Turning the Shin Bet into a political battleground would be a detriment to all of Israel
When an agency with extraordinary powers becomes a partisan battleground, democracy itself is at risk.
Identity and Education
Identity and Education
This Is Our Moment for Fearless Zionism
Fearless Zionists are post-anguish and post-apologetics. We don’t need Hamas to remind us again and again that we are on the right side of history, and the right side of this conflict.
Geopolitics
Geopolitics
Germany’s election signals a rejection of passive decline
AfD is not merely a nationalist movement. Their appeal lies not in ideological extremism but in its ability to capitalize on widespread discontent, particularly regarding immigration.
