How decades of missed opportunities have kept a Palestinian state from emerging
Recently, I got into a debate online with someone who demanded to know why, after all these years,…
Sbarro bomber Ahlam Tamimi escaped Israel – US failed to bring her to justice
While the United States is celebrating its 250th anniversary of independence, the parents of a teenager with American…
Why does Zionism involve planting trees in Israel?
The Torah prohibits the unnecessary destruction of resources. This principle is known as bal tash’hit, the ban against…
Our wine ambassadors should be recognized for their contribution to Israel
To be an export manager is a noble job, but it is harder than you think. Your bosses…
The government should apologize to Israeli citizens this Elul
Today begins the month of Elul. While every month in the Hebrew calendar contains some special occasion (even…
Israel’s coming election proves the lack of apartheid in the Jewish state
When I visited the powerful Apartheid Museum in Johannesburg many years ago, I learned life lessons that will…
Sasha Gusov captures post-Oct. 7 life across Israel in dramatic new photo book
We have a more-than-fair idea how the world in general sees us, well, at least the media-funneled viewpoint.…
Sasha Gusov captures post-Oct. 7 life across Israel in dramatic new photo book
We have a more-than-fair idea how the world in general sees us, well, at least the media-funneled viewpoint.…
How dancing at 70 helped a bereaved Israeli mother find joy again
I’m 70 years old, and I am about to perform in my first dance recital, in a retirement…
After October 7 and Bondi massacre, seven Australians left Sydney to join IDF
On a recent morning, seven friends from Sydney stood alongside their fellow soldiers and received their light-green berets,…
Meet the Israel immigrant exposing the dark underbelly of human rights groups
The State of Israel rescued Olga Deutsch twice in her first two decades of life. It seems only…
Three contemporary Israeli art exhibitions reviewed
For many, summer is a time for travel and discovery. I encourage readers of this column to visit…