Preserving an Ancient Diaspora Community
Egypt is considered one of the oldest Jewish communities in the world
Israel at 74
Yom Ha’atzmaut, which begins at sunset on May 4, invites us to look at Israel through a long lens.
Interests, Not Friends
The political adage that there are no permanent friends, only interests, rings true in the Middle East.
Government in Limbo
The delicate balance collapsed.
Progress Blooms in the Desert
The visuals from last week’s Negev Summit were impressive.
The Enemy of Our Nemesis
In our community’s consciousness, Poland, the site of Auschwitz and the Warsaw Ghetto, is the graveyard of the Jews.
Albright Leaves a Legacy
Madeleine Albright, who died last week of cancer at age 84, left a significant legacy.
Antisemitism in the Curriculum
Over the past several years concerns have been raised over antisemitic and anti-Zionist content being baked into school curricula.
Skirmishes Over Israel’s Legitimacy
Last week, a skirmish in the battle to promote Palestinian rights by delegitimizing the state of Israel broke out at the Sierra Club.
Zelensky’s Inspiring Leadership
We learn from the Purim story that leadership can be thrust upon an individual in unanticipated ways.