What Are We Really Fighting About When We Fight About Israel?
Arguments about Israel are often more about partisan battles than genuine concern for what happens in Israel.
News & Politics
The Rabbinic Case Against Kushner’s Saudi Arms Deal
What does Jewish tradition say about selling arms to Saudia Arabia, given the country’s history of human rights violations?
Why We Can’t Judge Comey’s Dismissal As Simply Good Or Bad
Why we must fight the temptation to let our own bias impose a black and white perspective on a situation that has many shades.
13 Reasons Why Not: The Project That Glorifies Life, Not Death
Students at Oxford High turn the concept of the hit show 13 Reasons Why into a project that could save lives.
McDonald’s Gets Fresh
The parallels between customers’ desire for fresh meat at McDonald’s and the public’s desire for affordable healthcare. Are we ready to accept the cost of either?
This Is An Opportunity For Jews To Move Past Victimhood
The news that the person behind the JCC bomb threats was Jewish is an opportunity to move past the victim status that some Jews identify with.
Does The President Hate Jews?
The president’s confusing stance on antisemitism has given me doubts about what he will do to protect Jews and other minorities.
American Antisemitism Can’t Be Solved By Turning To Israel
By traveling to Israel right now, Governor Cuomo is sending the wrong message about how to fight antisemitism in America.
Empty Condemnations Of Antisemitism May Do More Harm
While the president has made a statement condemning antisemitism, the sincerity and usefulness of it is questionable.
A Jewish Leader’s Responsibility To Protest
A rabbi who teaches students about the Holocaust realizes it’s his duty to join the protest against the executive order banning Muslims.