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People of the Sea

An accurate talmudic account of dolphins, understood by Rashi to refer to mermaids, tests the purported infallibility of early commentators.Why China and Russia Help Iran

Both countries have diplomatic interests in Iran's continued alienation from the West, and both have benefited economically from the reluctance of Western companies to invest in Iran.Toldot: The Blinding of Isaac

If you take a fresh, unadorned look at the life of Isaac, son of Abraham, you might feel like you've walked into a bad remake of a great film. Many of the same plot lines are there, but without much of the magic.Off the Record

The Palestinian Authority's UNESCO triumph will not only facilitate its efforts to bypass the peace process, but also its campaign to expunge the Jewish heritage of the West Bank and Jerusalem.Vorsprung durch Technik

Israel has more active technology start-ups than any country outside the U.S. In fact, according to one serial entrepreneur, the creation of the country itself was "a start-up on the large scale."What a Country!

One year after immigrating to New York, the celebrated Yiddish humorist used his powers of observation—and embellishment—to describe the new country. (1915, translated by Curt Leviant) The Case for Intervening in Syria

Now that nearly all of the hindrances to American involvement have dissipated, the key to any possible gains in the Arab Spring lies in helping the Syrian uprising succeed.To Life, To Life . . . L’Chaim?

Does the classic Jewish toast contain a grammatical error?Hezbollah Waits and Prepares

Even as the Lebanese militant group has evolved into the most formidable non-state military force in the world, its single-minded focus is on the next conflict with Israel.