The growth of diplomatic relations between Israel and Moslem Nations is welcome but Israel has domestic problems that may slow the process
Pandemic Shutdown of Religious Institutions is a Constitutional Issue in the United States
The UN is habitually anti-Israel and the Biden Administration may follow suit
An Iranian Scientist was assassinated in a manner that would make an interesting spy movie
Sovereignty over Jerusalem may become a contentious issue under the Beiden administration
The possibility of a Democratic Administration presents a danger to Israel
Israel has always admired the US for its orderly elections. Those days are gone
The American election is just as important to Israel as the Israeli election. The results can only be analyzed when they are final
Israel is apparently able to make peace with Arab countries but not with the Palestinian Authority
One of the unanticipated results of the corona crisis is that there will be a new and negative attitude toward the ultraorthodox
The agreements between Israel< Bahrain, and the United Arab Emirates are the first important game-changers in the Middle East since World War 1
The relationship between Turkey and the West has undergone a radical change that has not aroused sufficient interest
A deadly Arab Intifada began on September 28, 2000
Israel's agreements with Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates are omens that the unexpected is to be expected in the Middle East
The signing of the Oslo Agreement was supposed to inaugurate the New Middle East. Let us hope that it is more successful this time.
The Israel-UAE coalition has shown that the Palestinian problem is not on the agenda of Arab nations
Israel- UAE agreement is a game changer with both Middle East and international implications
Diplomatic relations between Israel and UAE may be the beginning of a new era
Israel has a limited window to apply sovereignty to the Jordan Valley. Will it take advantage of this historical opportunity?
Two thirds of Americans support Black Lives Matter without knowing who they really are
The opportunity for Israel to annex the Jordan Valley came and went on 1 July. What are the options today?
Israel has a major decision to make regarding application of sovereignty against a background of political and physical chaos
As of July 1, Israel could annex the Jordan Valley with the approval of the United States and the disapproval of the European Union. These are very unusual times
The American administration has enabled Israel to apply sovereignty to 30 percent of the West Bank as of 1 July.
Israeli sovereignty in the Jordan Valley and Urban uprisings in the United States are the most critical issues this week
The period between now and the presidential election in the United States is a fateful decision time for Israel
Unrest in the United States threatens the future of Western civilization
The next few months will be among the most important in the history of the Jewish People
Shavuot is a reminder of Jewish endurance
One of the greatest days in the Jewish calendar
There is much going on in Israel and the Jewish world besides the current plague
Israel is a pioneer in many fields including how a nation can live without a government
If Israel is planning to annex the Jordan Valley, the window of opportunity is only from now until the American election in November
The financial loss of the Zionist youth movements may have permanent repercussions
Jewish tradition should enable us to meet this new and unexpected challenge
We are in a situation which may change every thing we have known
The Corona Virus makes all the news obsolete
The Israeli political system is like a not-so- hilarious Purim play
Israel is probably the most vibrant democracy in the free world
Israeli Arabs are determined not to be moved to the Palestinian Authority
The peace-game has changed.
Bernie Sander is an elderly, socialist Jew who is a serious candidate to be a presidential contender
President Trump has changed the rules of the Israel-Palestinian Conflict
There is never a dull moment in Israel which is a mixed blessing
75 years. Commemorating the liberation of Auschwitz.
After four decades the US has recognized the legality of Israeli settlements
The response of American authorities to antisemitism is disappointing
Violent Antisemitism is on the rise in an unlikely location - the United State
Chanuka is a reminder of the eternal struggle for Jewish identity
Antisemitism is the measles of humanity
The clash between the religious right and the secular left is becoming more acute
Despite the security situation and the inability of the politicians to form a government, life in Israel is normal,
Thanksgiving is a secular holiday with Jewish religious roots.
The Palestinian Authority education guarantees no peace for the foreseeable future
Bernie Sander advertises his Jewishness while he bashes Israel
Emotions are mixed because antisemtism grows while Christians support Israel politically
Even a radio program requires annual soul-searching
Israel begins another year with fantastic potential for progress materially and spiritually
Israel just completed second election in six months. Enough is enough
The annual season of self-analysis is upon us
US Congresswomen could have help the Palestinian Authority Arabs but chose not to.
Radical political changes in the United States may influence relations between our two countries
Thirty years of appeasement have taught Israel a lesson
Antisemitism simply will not go away
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How bad is the 'fake news' really?
Palestinians are disappointed with their leadership for reasons that have nothing to do with its inability to destroy Israel
The return of Jewish sovereignty seems to interest only the Religious Zionist population
Israel is going to the polls for the second time this year in a totally unnecessary election
There are new members of the US Congress who are outspoken antisemites but are tolerated by their colleagues and their party leadership
American diplomatic representation in now completely in Israel's capital
The definition of who is a Jew is disputed in the Jewish State
After 71 years of independence, Israel has its own unique problems
Jay Shapiro talks about the new government in Israel. and the Israeli space program.
Israel has once again proven to be an exciting democracy
The so-called experts falsely claim the all the problems of the Middle East will be solved if the Palestinians have their own state
There is an antisemitism crisis in the US Democratic Party
Intersectional rhetoric in the United States is an attempt to remove Jewish uniqueness
The relationship between Israel and the United States may be approaching a crisis because of changes in the US Congress
Antisemites know how to disguise their intents by hiding behind what seem to be rational reasons
In France and the United States antisemitism is out from under the rug and has gone mainstream
Israel sends experienced teams all over the world to rescue people from disasters
A Jewish supermarket has opened in the Arab section of Jerusalem. The response by Palestinian leadership is indicative of our basic problem
Jew hatred arranges itself to fit the needs of the hater.
White privilege is the newest and most novel form of antisemitism
Antisemitism and intersectionality are closely related
The Palestinian Authority treats Christians almost as badly as it treats Jews
A number of new members of the US Congress are outspoken antisemites and anti-Israel. This is a threat to relations between the nations
Antisemitism is a protein problem. That is, it takes many forms and shapes and is sometimes not recognizable
It seems that the Trump Administration knows that its peace plan will fail so it is delaying its release.
An attack in a synagogue is a terrible thing but it should be seen in context and not used as a political tool to push an agenda
Antisemitism never seems to die.
Oslo enabled terror to grow in Israel.
The Jewish Federations of North America are holding their annual meeting in Tel Aviv. The theme is "We Need to Talk" which means that there are controversies and disagreements with Israel and the American Jewish Leadership
Academia in the United States has become the stronghold of the BDS movement. Israel will overcome but the United States will be harmed by the decline of academic standards and freedom.
Thousands of Evangelical Christians march in Jerusalem to support Israel. Too bad there aren't more Jews showing that kind of support
Antisemitism is a protean phenomenon. That is, it takes many forms. Two seemingly unrelated faces of antisemitism are the murderous attacks on Jews in Israel and the growing antisemitism on American campuses - the place where future American leadership is being educated and brainwashed. We can never let down our guard against growing hatred of Jews.
Peace? But there's no peace.
Jews living outside the Jewish homeland like to define their situation according to their attitude toward Jewish nationhood.
The Knesset has passed the Basic Law - Israel the Nation-State of the Jews. It has resulted in controversy so it is important to understand what it is and what it means