Don’t Try to Reform Palestinian Politics. Instead Focus on the Palestinian Economy
Elections have been canceled. Now what?
May 3, 2021
Capitalism’s Roots May Lie in Religion. And That’s Not a Bad Thing
The theological notions that inspired the free market’s first philosophers.
In his book Religion and the Rise of Capitalism, Benjamin M. Friedman demonstrates the influence of theology on the origins and development of modern economic thought, and most importantly on the ideas of Adam Smith. Tal Fortgang finds much to learn “from this richly detailed work of intellectual history,” but also notes some strange gaps, and, more importantly, faulty presuppositions:
May 3, 2021
Yemen Could Be the Next Base for Iranian Attacks on Israel
Houthi capabilities are limited, but that could easily change.
Israel’s Response to the Mount Meron Tragedy Shows Its National Spirit
Even as there is plenty of blame to go around.
Capitalism’s Roots May Lie in Religion. And That’s Not a Bad Thing
The theological notions that inspired the free market’s first philosophers.
The Jews of Portugal Are Experiencing a Renaissance
Although the population is less than a tenth of its 15th-century peak.