This week, I became an American citizen. As I intently studied my naturalization certificate after the oath-taking ceremony, it struck me how fortunate I am to be accepted into this nation on the eve … more

In his important book, “Anti-Judaism: The Western Tradition,” the scholar David Nirenberg makes the persuasive case that Islam has faced similar theological challenges to Christianity in … more

When the the Israelites pressed Aaron to make them an idol of gold, the Torah informs us: “And all the people broke off the golden rings which were in their ears and brought them unto … more

A few hours after President Donald Trump announced on May 8 that the United States had exited the Iran nuclear deal, the doyenne of progressive political-action committees, MoveOn.org, sent out … more

I once gave a lecture on the ethical challenges of the seventh commandment (“Thou shalt not steal”). Afterwards, I was approached by a fellow from Vienna who was a Shoah … more

President Trump has accused former Secretary of State John Kerry of breaking the law by meeting with Iranian officials last year. Trump told reporters, “You know John Kerry speaks to … more

Arab voters flocked to the polls during last week’s general election in Israel, defying expectations of a low turnout. Arab turnout skyrocketed compared to the April 9 election, reaching … more

It is never too early to think about Chanukah but, I have been wondering … who decided we should eat brisket with our latkes? It seems that the sale of briskets is higher right before Chanukah than … more

The idea of using food as medicine is nothing new. Maimonides believed in using food to prevent and treat illness and to maintain health. But what if your health is already in the throes of a … more

Writer David Soloway accurately described it as “a betrayal from within. … The rebellion of Korach, Dathan and Abiram against Moses and … more