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William MilesWilliam Miles

William F.S. Miles is professor of political science at Northeastern University in Boston and former Stotsky Professor of Jewish Historical and Cultural Studies there. He is author of two National Jewish Book finalists: Zion in the Desert and Jews of Nigeria. From his experiences in an Israeli Druze village, he has published School Day One: Dispatch from Another Israel, Home on Leave: An Israeli Shabbat Scene, Not Your Typical Hebrew Teacher and, with Hisham Bader z’’l, Start-up Village.

Why I Chose A Feminist Kaddish To Remember My Mother

June 27, 2023 by William Miles

Remembering my parents with a co-ed Kaddish.

Whose Ten Commandments?

May 24, 2023 by William Miles

Why a lack of knowledge about religion can lead to misunderstandings about policy

Morocco, Soccer, And The Jews

December 22, 2022December 21, 2022 by William Miles

Was Morocco’s Performance in the World Cup Good for the Jews?

2/22/22: We’ll Be Gone The Next Time, Count On It

February 23, 2022February 22, 2022 by William Miles

A day to remember…

An Encounter With A “Friendly” Fascist At The YMCA

February 9, 2022 by William Miles

Should Jews even patronize the YMCA?

The Political Science Found In High Holiday Prayers

September 15, 2021 by William Miles

We Jews pray not only for ourselves, but for the leaders of all countries, that they govern in wisdom, justice, and with compassion.  

Other: Ashkenazi, Reflections On The 2020 Census

October 30, 2020 by William Miles

Jews face confusing questions when in the 2020 census.

Interfaith Pandemic Solidarity

October 21, 2020October 20, 2020 by William Miles

It’s even more important to remember our global responsibility during a pandemic.

The Unconscionable Abandonment Of Israel’s Druze

October 12, 2020August 4, 2020 by William Miles

The Druze are fiercely loyal to Israel. It’s time for Israel to treat them with the same respect.

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