Don’t Expect Qatar to Change Its Stripes
A few good statements don’t make a good ally.
April 30, 2026
American Partisanship, Not Israeli Policies, Explains Collapsing Democratic Support for Israel
But there is room for cautious optimism.
Why are Democrats turning on Israel? An answer commonly offered by American liberals (and some Israelis) blames the “extreme” policies of right-wing governments and the political decisions of Benjamin Netanyahu. While one could certainly have a productive discussion about Jerusalem’s handling of the alliance with Washington since 2009, such facile answers do not withstand scrutiny. Citing a recent scholarly analysis, David E. Bernstein examines the current problems and the possible responses:
April 30, 2026
How to Beat an Enemy That Won’t Admit Defeat
Victory without surrender.
American Partisanship, Not Israeli Policies, Explains Collapsing Democratic Support for Israel
But there is room for cautious optimism.
Jacob Emden: Memoirist, Talmudist, and Heresy Hunter
The life and controversies of an 18th-century superstar rabbi.
The Private Life of 19th-Century America’s Most Distinguished Jewess
Rebecca Gratz’s faith and philanthropy.