In an essay published in Tablet magazine in early July, Jacob Howland was insistent that “Israel epitomizes not only the abundant fruits of Western civilization but also the conditions for … more

Sometimes a coincidence becomes kismet — like my recently published book “Beyond Proportionality: Israel’s Just War in Gaza,” and Roman Polanski’s film “An Officer … more

I begin this column with two distinct goals. On the one hand, I want to familiarize you with the complexity of a brief verse in this week’s Torah portion, Shoftim; on the other hand, my second … more

Over the years, I must have read tens of thousands of pages devoted to the topic of antisemitism, and I’ve yet to find a better explanation for its persistence across the centuries than this … more

It’s back in fashion. If Palestinian statehood were a stock, its price would be soaring. In the past several weeks, France, Britain, Canada and Australia have all said that they will … more

Organizations involved with religious schools in New York State issued the following statement following Wednesday’s tragic events in Minneapolis, Minnesota at a … more

As a Torah observant Jew, I am aware that Hashem has given us a guide — the Holy Torah — in every facet of our lives. This is why the application of Torah law is called halacha , which … more

Since the days of Moses, Jews have had their own unique judicial system. We’ve had a practicing judiciary long before other societies. Halachah covers not only ritual but also legal, … more

When I think back to the Jewish month of Elul in high school, the experience feels so different from how I live it now. Back then, my service of Hashem was shaped by black-and-white thinking. Either … more

ACHZIV, Israel — On the grounds of a national park opposite the Mediterranean coast near the border with Lebanon, the indoor-outdoor café and bakery is bustling anew with activity. … more