Israel’s “Auschwitz Borders”
As long as Ramallah and Gaza prioritize Israel’s destruction over the well being of their populations, the two-state plan will remain an unattainable pipe dream.
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Is Trump Good for the Jews?
Liberal American Jews are free to disagree with President Trump. Yet, if they still consider themselves Jews, they owe Trump a measure of respect for his support for the Jewish state of Israel and cracking down on its enemies.
American Jews Support Israel but do They Really Care?
Many American Jews may feel fondness for Israel but do not respect the people of Israel to determine what is good for Israel themselves. They discount the Israeli perspective and do not fully appreciate Israeli democracy.
Diaspora Jewry is Reaching an End
Before the establishment of Israel, the destiny of millions of Jews was decided by the whims of Christian Europe and the Muslim world. What has changed dramatically is that today there is a powerful Jewish state.
Tears Will be Shed Today
Because every single day, all around us, anti-Semitism is alive, festering, growing, becoming more deadly, more horrific and more violent. And there are people - too many people - who feed that hatred.
Israeli Attractions – Kibbutz Negba and the Tower and Stockade Settlements
One of 52 Jewish outposts of the"Homa UMigdal", the pre-state Yeshuv's strategy to overcome settlement restrictions by the British, Kibbutz Negba was where the advancing Egyptian Army was stopped.
Justice Denied
While she gets to walk the hallways of an Israeli institution in comfort, Jewish students in the United States are intimidated because of the activities that Lara Alqasem was part of and led.
Jews Defending Themselves, That’s What Bothers the UN and Europe
The UN and EU, who completely ignored terrorist arson, missiles and general destruction aimed at Israel for the past eight months, have now suddenly woken up. The prospect of Jews defending themselves is more than they can bear.
Israel Should be Uprooting Gaza’s Jew-hatred
Israel has been reluctant to use massive force against terrorist enemies hiding in civilian urban areas like Gaza and it increasingly focuses more on fighting anti-Israel propaganda than defeating its adversaries in the battle field.
Israeli Attractions – The Atlit Detention Camp
Located near an ancient crusader fortress, the British used it to incarcerate Jews fleeing Nazi Europe and then refugees from the Holocaust. The Atlit Detention camp is an Israeli Heritage Site.
JFNA, Time for you to Listen
Talking is good. The sticky part however, is that it’s not so much “we need to talk” on the part of the Federation as it is what they feel they have a right to insist upon vis-a-vis Israeli cultural, religious and other policies.
It’s Islam, Stupid!
Properly understanding the conflict’s origins is critical for the assessment of what can be done to resolve it. The PA’s Supreme Shariah Judge is very clear about the Islamic view, but are we listening?
The Idea of a “Lone Wolf” Terrorist is a Joke
Saying that a terrorist acted alone is no doubt convenient for the Israeli government. It allows it to shy away from the hard questions and the difficult conclusions that might be reached otherwise.
Israel and Social Justice
The BDS and social justice warriors are so misaligned and so distorted, they fail to represent real justice. Have they ever done anything beneficial to the very people in whose name they claim to be carrying out their activities?
Israeli Attractions – The Camel
One of the fixtures of Israel's deserts, it is uniquely created and evolved to cope with the harsh conditions of its environment. The camels of Israel
One Small Woman who Saved the Jewish State
She was the Iron Lady of the Zionist Movement, whom all looked up to. Yet she put her faith in the men around her, leading to the hardest week of her life. Remembering Golda Meir on the 45th anniversary of the Yom Kippur War.
A Pendulum Shift in Iran
Sanctions against Iran have not rallied the Iranian people around their regime as critics have warned. Iranians are blaming their own regime for the harsh oppression and deteriorating living conditions.
In the Absence of Leadership
We wait for our leadership to stand as proud Jews against our enemies. With strength of conviction and a desire to be victorious.
An Evil In Our Midst
Even with the recent atrocities, the world will continue throwing money at the murderous Palestinian Authority and demand that Israel reward them with a state of their own.
Maslow’s Pyramids of Diaspora Support for Israel
Beyond a nearly universal approval of Israel’s existence, Jews outside of Israel have to reconcile Israel’s political necessities and national interests with those of their home nation, very often putting them at odds.