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The New Anti-Iran Alignment

The expansion of the Gulf Cooperation Council to include Jordan and Morocco creates a new inter-Arab political body, bolstering the strength of the Sunni monarchies against Shiite Iran.Shaming Mike Leigh

A scholarship named for the British Jewish filmmaker will go to the Israeli film student "whose work displays those qualities"—of political and moral courage—the donor finds conspicuously lacking in Leigh himself. (With video.)Swaying While Praying

Some answers—from medieval to modern—to the question of why Jews rock back and forth at study and worship. Is That a Bird on Your Head?

How a Jewish rock became a French wig by way of an American parrot.What Root Cause?

Far from being the "root cause" of Middle East turmoil, Israeli settlers, and Israeli policy, have enabled both the economic progress of the region's Arab population and the prospect of a Palestinian state.Innovation vs. Responsibility

A new class of American Jewish "startups," lavishly funded by communal resources, focuses mainly on identity and self-expression, glaringly neglecting social and human services.Never Say Never

Under certain circumstances, an Israeli military strike on Iran's nuclear sites would remain the preferred option, and should not be ruled out in advance.Music to Die For

Bernard Herrmann, born a century ago on New York's Lower East Side, composed the scores for some of Alfred Hitchcock's scariest thrillers. (With video.)Who Remembers Whom?

After a long absence, the name of God has reappeared in the IDF memorial prayer for fallen soldiers. Some are not happy with this development.