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Bibi’s Losing Bet

If Obama wins an increasingly likely second term, the Israeli prime minister will come to regret his public support of Mitt Romney—and Israel will suffer as a result.Death and Dignity

Euthanasia clinics claim to preserve human dignity by allowing people to terminate their lives while they remain of sound mind; but is there more to dignity than rationality?How Bulgaria Saved Its Jews

A new exhibition at Boston University testifies to the courage of the people of wartime Bulgaria, who defied their government’s attempt to deport Jews to the camps.Jordan in Jeopardy

The outcome of a dispute over parliamentary reform between the monarchy and the opposition may determine who runs Jordan: King Abdullah II or the Muslim Brotherhood. (PDF)Wartime Train

"This cry I am inside/ is not mine." (Poem) Among the Saints

“For many years I was aware of having been in close contact in my youth with a priest, later bishop, who was beatified in the Roman Catholic Church.”Reinventing the Sukkah

Aiming to raise awareness about affordable housing, a Canadian housing agency is preparing to reveal the winners of its international—and multi-faith—sukkah design contest.Prehistoric Palestine

An archeological excavation at Ein Zippori in northern Israel has uncovered ornate luxury bowls from the Stone Age—testifying not only to settlement but also to trade.