Opinion | The Tyranny of Unity
“For young Americans generally, dogma does not sell.”
Opinion | ‘Godly Laws’ for Transgender Kids
“Regrettably, this court is more inclined to their view than to a jurisprudence protecting everyone’s freedom.”
Moment Debate | Can Jews Ever Flourish Under Authoritarians?
“Before emancipation, Jews did best when there was a powerful ruler and a “court Jew,” often a physician or financier, whispering in his ear.”
Opinion | How Long Does a War Take?
“It’ll be over by Christmas” is an old saying from the first months of World War I.
Opinion | I’m Done With Concessions
When Israel left Gaza to the Palestinians, they promptly elected Hamas. This ultimate betrayal came home to roost on October 7.
Opinion | How We in Israel See Your Election
Let us begin with two facts: Israel has the highest proportion of Donald Trump supporters of any country outside of the United States; and most Israelis are far more interested in their country’s affairs than in the U.S. presidential election.
Opinion | Yehuda Kurtzer On The New Jewish Divide
Yehuda Kurtzer, president of the Shalom Hartman Institute reflects on how the Jewish community may vote this presidential campaign season.
Opinion | Is Antisemitism Eternal?
The “essentialist” antisemitism argument is oddly comforting—It’s not us, it’s them!—but also dangerous.
Moment Debate | Who Do You Think Would Make a Better President—Biden or Trump?
Two Jewish voters explain their pick for president—and the impact of issues like Trump’s convictions and Biden’s handling of the war in Gaza.
Opinion | A ‘Mixed’ Marriage, a Lifelong Journey
Bert and I met on June 9, 1963, fell madly in love, talked incessantly, got engaged in October and married two months later, astonished by our commonalities and delighted by our differences.
Opinion | Jewish Anti-Zionists, Check Your Privilege
It’s easy to say a Jewish state is not needed from the safety of the United States.
Opinion | A Deportation Policy With Chilling Echoes
Stephen Miller, Trump’s speechwriter and the architect of the deportation proposal, promised the biggest forced movement of people in American history.