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The “Ajami” Kerfuffle
Thursday, March 11, 2010 by Israel Harel | Jewish Ideas Daily » Daily Picks

The director was right in claiming his film does not "represent" Israel. If it did, it would never have been nominated for an Oscar in the first place.
How Matzah is Made
Thursday, March 11, 2010 | Jewish Ideas Daily » Daily Picks

Touring a Shmurah bakery in Lawrence, Long Island. And see the leading matzah factory in Israel.
Sanctioning Iran
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 by Saeed Ghasemzadeh | Jewish Ideas Daily » Daily Picks

The U.S., Iran, Israel, and the international community: a comprehensive analysis by a pro-democracy Iranian.
The Montefiore Saga
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 by Adam Kirsch | Jewish Ideas Daily » Daily Picks

An exceptionally fine book brings to life a great 19th-century Jewish hero and apostle of liberal imperialism.
The Man in the Shadows
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 by Greer Fay Cashman | Jewish Ideas Daily » Daily Picks

In death as in life, David Kimche—master spy and deputy director of the Mossad, diplomat and advocate of dialogue with Hamas—keeps his counsel.
Jews and God
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 by Dennis Prager | Jewish Ideas Daily » Daily Picks

Why are so many American Jews non-believers? And does it matter?
Engagement, or Appeasement?
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 by Elliott Abrams | Jewish Ideas Daily » Daily Picks

None of the administration's overtures to Damascus has changed Syrian policy in the least, and the cost has been high.
Eyes Wide Open
Tuesday, March 9, 2010 by Yoel Marcus | Jewish Ideas Daily » Daily Picks

Iran is different from other nuclear powers, and in dealing with it Israel cannot abandon the military option.
The Hasid Who Doesn’t Believe in God
Tuesday, March 9, 2010 by Simon Rocker | Jewish Ideas Daily » Daily Picks

In London, a pseudonymous ultra-Orthodox blogger pours out his heart.
Middle East 2.0
Tuesday, March 9, 2010 by Barry Rubin | Jewish Ideas Daily » Daily Picks

The Saudi foreign minister has explicated his view of the new regional state of play, in which Israel is no longer the main enemy.