Creeping Chaos in the West Bank
The PA’s “no-go” zones.
June 21, 2016
Coins of the Jewish Revolt against the Romans
Currency as a demonstration of national independence.
When the great Jewish revolt against Roman rule in Judea began in 66 CE, the rebel leaders almost immediately began issuing their own currency as a demonstration of national independence. David Hendin discusses these coins—and those issued by Rome a few years later to commemorate its victory over the Jews—explaining their inscriptions and symbols. (Video, about 6 minutes.)
June 21, 2016
Signs of Strain in the Iran-Syria-Russia Alliance
Moscow wants to end the conflict on its own terms.
What Orthodox Judaism Can Teach Americans about Faith in a Fractured Republic
On Yuval Levin’s revolution in American religiosity.
Coins of the Jewish Revolt against the Romans
Currency as a demonstration of national independence.
A Post-Modern Take on an Ancient Jewish Play
The Exagogue.