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Belief and Bewilderment

Arguing over whether Israel or the U.S. is more religion-mad is less productive than recognizing the common Jewish struggle being played out on these two fronts.Ways and Means

The root alef, resh, het, meaning to travel, is used in two important narratives in Genesis and still is encountered in modern Hebrew.  Just don't try to give an orhit to an airport customs agent.       Abdullah’s Apartheid

Why Jordan's king is worried about the Arab Spring making its way to his doorstep.Through First-Century Eyes

We can learn much about Jewish life from the earliest texts of the rabbinic period: the Dead Sea Scrolls, Philo and Josephus, archeological material, and . . . the New Testament? (Interview by Shmuel Rosner)The Frozen Chosen

Roosevelt's plan to resettle Jewish refugees in Alaska came to nothing, as locals doubted that the newcomers could adapt. But unbeknownst to them, Jews had been among Alaska's pioneers.Publicity Windfalls

On most American campuses, anti-Israel campaigns usually fail. But now well-meaning opposition from pro-Israel groups is giving them the publicity they need to succeed. The Jews Who Fight Back

For decades, Chabad struggled to maintain its enclave in a predominantly black neighborhood while keeping control over its own internal frictions. Now, it may have to recalibrate that defensive stance.America, Israel, and the Future of Liberal Democracy

Israel has a very different political tradition from the United States, yet both countries' systems are showing signs of strain. Does liberal democracy have a future? (Video)