Syria’s Drug Trade Threatens a New Crisis for the Middle East
The political wars of today risk becoming the lethal narco-wars of tomorrow.
December 28, 2021
Bill de Blasio’s Rocky Relationship with His Jewish Voters
After establishing strong ties with some Orthodox communities, he burned his bridges with a single tweet.
While campaigning for mayor of New York City in 2013, Bill de Blasio developed important relationships with influential ḥaredi leaders, which would serve him well politically. In turn he, delivered on two key promises: easing restrictions on a controversial circumcision practice, known as m’tsitsah b’peh—considered essential by some Orthodox rabbinic authorities—and curbing government interference in religious schools. But de Blasio leaves office unpopular with Jewish constituents across the spectrum. Jacob Kornbluh writes:
December 28, 2021
It’s Time for Mainstream Jewish Organizations to Stop Legitimizing CAIR
The recent condemnation of “Zionist synagogues” shouldn’t come as a surprise.
Bill de Blasio’s Rocky Relationship with His Jewish Voters
After establishing strong ties with some Orthodox communities, he burned his bridges with a single tweet.
The Yemenite Path to Zionism, as Explained by One of Yemen’s Greatest Rabbis
“Without a malady, there is no need for a remedy.”
Remnants of an Ancient Synagogue Discovered in a Turkish Resort Town
A plaque in Hebrew and Greek, ending with the word shalom.