The conventional wisdom is that Vladimir Putin’s naked aggression toward Ukraine is taking us back to more primitive times. Indeed, for most of human history, it was raw power that ruled. … more

With fighting raging in Ukraine, Israel finds itself torn between supporting independent Ukrainian sovereignty and not wishing to anger a newly belligerent world power in Russia. Should the Jewish … more

It was “showtime” Yeshiva University-style as Lawrence native Gabriel Leifer, playing his final game in the Max Stern Athletic Center in Manhattan, … more

Volodymyr Zelensky is essentially the Steve Martin of Ukraine. He won Ukraine’s version of Dancing with the Stars, he’s the voice of Paddington Bear in Ukrainian, and he does a … more

The term, u’chvode Hashem, is found twice in the context of the mishkan: “The cloud covered the Communion Tent, and Hashem’s glory (u’chvode Hashem) filled the Tabernacle. … more

It was only a fraction of a moment of my time in the army, but it was a lesson I never forgot, though to this day I am undecided as to whether I agree with it. We were still in basic training, … more

Jews and dictators normally don’t get along. History is replete with examples of strongmen who reviled the Jewish communities in their midst. Many of their names spring easily to mind, like … more

Ever since biblical times, the people of Israel have had to navigate the harsh terrain between clashing global powers. Now, here we are again, in Ukraine, having to maneuver between Russia and … more

Shortly after the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991, Francis Fukuyama wrote a widely popular book, “The End of History and the Last Man,” proclaiming that history is linear … more

Sometimes realpolitik must bow to international sentiment. The State of Israel’s instinctual response to the war launched against Ukraine by Russia’s authoritarian leader, Vladimir … more