Presidential candidates since Bill Clinton have promised to move the United States embassy in Israel to Jerusalem. While none has kept the promise in office, all indications are that when he enters … more

Last Wednesday, when a manslaughter conviction was handed down against IDF soldier Elor Azaria, was a complex, difficult and sad day for Israel. Some in Israel called it a black day; others touted it … more

A former State Department official’s new plan for Israeli-Palestinian peace is the latest in a long series of Foggy Bottom proposals for a Mideast solution that went nowhere … more

Foreign ministers of some 70 nations are expected to meet in Paris on Jan. 15, five days before the American presidential inauguration, for an international conference that is being advertised as … more

My dad is coming from the U.S. to visit us in Israel this week. As always, we will devote one morning to praying at the Kotel. As always, he will stop by the hugest worn-off stone—his regular … more

The 1948–49 War of Independence was Israel’s longest, costliest and most fateful war, says one veteran, who at age 97 still speaks to audiences about his experiences. Harold (Smoky) … more

WASHINGTON — Reps. Ed Royce and Eliot Engel are that Capitol Hill rarity: a Republican and a Democrat who truly have each other’s back. And nothing unites Royce, R-Calif., chairman of … more

In a bite-sized tome, local author Gloria Davidson joins with Hope Stanger to map a to weight loss, where the power of positive speaking plays a big role. This book, “Weigh Your Words and … more

Since I was about to leave on vacation, I figured this week’s column would be a straight recipe and that, when I return from vacation, I’d write about our cruise. But by the time we … more

Birkat Ya’akov, the Blessing of Jacob, is the most celebrated narrative of our parasha, Vayechi. It contains Jacob’s hope-filled and prophetically inspired blessing to ten of his sons. In … more