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. . . at Israel’s Expense

"At a time such as this, when aliyah is dwindling, it is incumbent upon every Orthodox Jew in America and elsewhere to look in the mirror and ask himself with unadorned honesty: Where do I really belong?"Facing Hungary’s Demons

Hungarian prime minister Viktor Orbán has "foolishly released the long suppressed, xenophobic hatreds festering in Hungary’s collective consciousness.  Those demons are likely to destroy him and capture his people."Mapping the Holy Land

Founded in 1865 to explore "the land to which we turn as the fountain of all our hopes," the London-based Palestine Exploration Fund completed its survey in June 1914.  One month later, war began.Wandering Jew

How did Tradescantia zebrina, a purple flower native to Mexico, acquire the nickname "Wandering Jew" in Europe? And, "should we be complaining to the Anti-Defamation League?"Meet the New Politics, Same as the Old Politics

"So this is new politics: Not using loaded words, like ultimatum and boycott, but doing exactly what they entail, while covering it up by talking about values.  Lapid played us all."The Brothers Göring

While Hermann Göring was Hitler's right-hand man, Albert Göring took advantage of his older brother’s protection to rescue Jews.  But Albert Göring remains unrecognized at Yad Vashem.Dumbing Down The Talmud?

The ArtScroll Talmud App  makes the Talmud with an English translation available for iPad.  But certain features ensure that the text isn't too accessible.Entebbe’s Forgotten Dead

Yoni Netanyahu is often thought to have been the only Israeli to die in the Entebbe raid.  But three hostages were killed by stray Israeli fire—and Israel has refused to investigate their deaths.The Dude Still Abides

In the 15 years since the release of The Big Lebowski, the Coen brothers' comedy has not only become a cult classic but spawned an actual cult—inspired by kabbalah.Lessons From a Man of Peace

"Rav Menachem Froman taught me that, in order to make peace with the Muslim world, one needs not only to honor Islam but to love it."