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Community, Covenant, and Commitment

While Joseph B. Soloveitchik ruled out religious collaboration with non-Orthodox Jews, he advocated political unity.  But since his death, American Jewry has fractured.Raised on Hatred

"As a child growing up in a Muslim family, I constantly heard my mother, other relatives and neighbors wish for the death of Jews, who were considered our darkest enemy." Painting Scripture

Traditional depictions of Judith's decapitation of Holofernes show a pure widow solemnly performing her gruesome duty.  The contrast with Klimt's interpretation could not be greater. It’s Not the Electoral System, Stupid!

Israel's electoral system is often made the scapegoat for its political problems.  But for retiring MK Einat Wilf, Israel's issues are no different from those of any other democracy.  Round Two

As prime minister for a second term, Netanyahu will claim a stronger mandate to strike Iran’s nuclear program.  But President Obama looks set to use his second term to prevent an Israeli attack.