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Is That a Bird on Your Head?

How a Jewish rock became a French wig by way of an American parrot.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. 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.Politics Abhors a Vacuum

Absent from President Obama's latest proposals for Israel-Palestinian negotiations was any mechanism for implementing them. Predictably, others have jumped in.Prosecuting “Palestine”

Prompted by the Palestinian Authority, the International Criminal Court may join other UN forums in attempting to undermine Israel's legitimacy—thereby putting much more than Israel at risk.