The CIA’s Poorly Timed Demonstration of Weakness toward Iran
Exactly the wrong moment for a “softer approach.”
October 13, 2021
Dave Chappelle’s Jokes about “Space Jews” May Be in Poor Taste, but That’s No Reason to Jump on the Cancellation Bandwagon
The real threats to American Jewry lie elsewhere.
This past week, two American comedians managed to spark controversies regarding anti-Semitism. The first came from Dave Chappelle, whose most recent stand-up routine included two jokes that played on ugly Jewish stereotypes, and an even uglier view of the Israel-Palestinian conflict. While some Jews have condemned Chappelle—joining in the louder clamor over his comments about transsexuals—Ruthie Blum cautions against taking humor too seriously:
October 13, 2021
The Mossad Should Stay Out of the Limelight
The secret of its success has been the success of its secrecy.
Dave Chappelle’s Jokes about “Space Jews” May Be in Poor Taste, but That’s No Reason to Jump on the Cancellation Bandwagon
The real threats to American Jewry lie elsewhere.
Jewish Thinkers’ Fatal Attraction to an Anti-Semitic Philosopher
Martin Heidegger, Abraham Joshua Heschel, and Leo Strauss.
Did a 13th-Century Rabbi Know about Lightning Rods?
Baḥya ben Asher, magic, science, and church bells.