Two underlying assumptions guided Israel’s security establishment for the past generation. The first asserted that with the end of the Cold War, the era of conventional wars had ended. In the … more

D espite what’s been happening, the New York Times is most concerned about the alleged suppression of pro-Palestinian speech on American campuses. •Riotous marchers on college … more

Unless you follow the news from Europe closely, it’s unlikely you’ll be aware that last week, seven alleged Hamas suspects believed to be planning attacks on Jewish targets were arrested … more

They’re a little late to the party, but nevertheless still very welcome. The separate statements of Abe Foxman, former head of the Anti-Defamation League, and David Harris, former head of … more

The concluding pasukim of our parasha, Vayechi, present Yosef’s final words to his brothers. They contain both a reminder of Hashem’s promise to ultimately redeem the Jewish people from … more

It is not unusual for a book’s title to include a year. 1776 and 1912 are among my favorites. They resonate deep meaning and so does the year 1492. “1492,” subtitled … more

I was embarrassed by her sharp rebuke. But looking back, I realize the lesson I learned from her brief criticism was more valuable than most of my other training experiences. It happened about … more

O ur parsha, Vayechi, opens by telling us an important story with universal implications. When Jacob was on his deathbed all his children wanted to know how the future was likely to turn out, … more

Every Friday night we re-enact one of the most moving scenes in the book of Bereishit. Jacob, reunited with Joseph, is ill. Joseph comes to visit him, bring bringing with him his two sons, Manasseh … more

“This is not the Morocco we knew,” said Kobi Ifrah, co-founder of Kulna, an organization that aims to preserve and promote Jewish Moroccan heritage.  Since moving from Dimona in … more