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Hitler’s MistressWednesday, August 31, 2011 by Richard J. Evans | Jewish Ideas Daily » Daily Picks
A meticulously-researched biography of Eva Braun disproves Hitler's associates' claims that his private life was entirely shut off from the larger world of Nazi politics and ideology.
Libya and the JewsWednesday, August 31, 2011 by Alex Joffe | Jewish Ideas Daily » Daily Features
There are reasons for Jews to view the fall of Muammar Qaddafi with satisfaction: A bizarre and dangerous enemy of the West and Israel is on the verge of defeat, and the Libyan people may be on the threshold of freedom. But, as in Egypt, the second Arab Spring in Libya looks like a mixed blessing.
Wednesday, August 31, 2011 by Moshe Sokolow | Jewish Ideas Daily » Weekly Portions
This week's portion, Shoftim ("judges"), begins with an exhortation to pursue justice: "justice, justice shall you pursue" (16:20).Anti-Semitism=Anti-Peace
Wednesday, August 31, 2011 by David Patterson | Jewish Ideas Daily » Daily Picks
The greatest obstacle to peace between the Israelis and the Palestinians is almost never mentioned in media accounts: virulent, jihadist hatred of Jews.To Save a Life
Wednesday, August 31, 2011 by Elli Fischer | Jewish Ideas Daily » Daily Picks
In Jewish terms, is a man a hero for sacrificing his life in an attempt to save another?Mr. Abbas, Call Your Lawyer
Wednesday, August 31, 2011 by Elliott Abrams | Jewish Ideas Daily » Daily Picks
In making a bid for statehood, the Palestinian Authority is disregarding the counsel of some of its most venerable strategists. As the Good Book Says
Tuesday, August 30, 2011 by Leland Ryken | Jewish Ideas Daily » Daily Picks
The King James Bible is a paradox: It is simple in vocabulary while majestic and elevating in effect. Now 400 years old and the bestselling book of all time, it deserves its longevity.The Month of Love
Tuesday, August 30, 2011 by Reuven Hammer | Jewish Ideas Daily » Daily Picks
Tonight, we inaugurate the Hebrew month of Elul—a month whose very name reminds us of the closeness and mutuality of our relationship to God.What has Interfaith Activity Wrought?
Tuesday, August 30, 2011 by Yitzchok Adlerstein | Jewish Ideas Daily » Daily Picks
Christian voices supporting Israel—both conservative and liberal—show the sharp divide between authentic Christian conscience and the spinelessness of vast parts of Christian leadership.Among the Lost Boys
Tuesday, August 30, 2011 by Brooke Allen | Jewish Ideas Daily » Daily Picks
The playwright Wendy Wasserstein turns out to have been a more complex and nuanced character than any of her own creations, and a darker one, too.
