It’s summer, and it’s been scorching hot outside. This is the third time I’m devoting my column to hyperthermia — specifically, losing a child to it in a locked … more

In recent years, we’ve grown accustomed to reading about Jews who don’t care much about Israel. That makes the willingness of one non-Jewish man to dedicate so much of his life to … more

Amid the profusion of commentary about hostile attitudes towards the Jewish community found in certain parts of the American left and British Labour, there was a useful bit of research on the … more

A recently released Pew Research Center report about global restrictions on religion focuses mostly on discrimination against, and the persecution of, various religious … more

Cheese lovers who haven’t tried halloumi, meet your new obsession. Halloumi is a semi-hard cheese originating in Cyprus. Made from sheep’s milk, the briny yet mild cheese is popular in … more

The sweet corn is in! The corn harvest marks two things for me: the midpoint of summer, and the height of grilling season. Corn was once grown only in the New World. It is believed to have … more

When he ran against Benjamin Netanyahu for Israeli prime minister in 2015, Isaac Herzog tried to win with moderation and a soft-spoken campaign. He lost the election. Now he is the chairman of the … more

American Jews, themselves an immigrant community, have historically used domestic issues such as immigration policy as an impetus for overwhelmingly … more

No matter their political affiliation, all sides can agree that Boris Johnson, the new prime minister of the United Kingdom,  is a colorful character. As mayor of London, a position he held … more

The House of Representatives last week approved a nonbinding resolution that condemns the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions movement targeting Israel. Much was made of the … more