For Israelis, This October 7 Has Been a Time for Reflection, and Sober Realizations
Israel’s big-picture concerns won’t be solved at the ballot box.
October 8, 2026
How a Televangelist Got a Rabbi’s Son to Visit Churches
And to return to synagogue.
Raised in the Bible Belt as the son of an Orthodox rabbi, Benyamin Cohen found himself fascinated by televangelism, and in particular with Jim Bakker, who was later disgraced in a sex scandal. That fascination led Cohen to get permission from his rabbi to visit dozens of churches in a journalist capacity, in order to gain a better understanding of the faith of his compatriots. He reflects on what he learned:
October 8, 2026
In America, This October 7 Has Led Some Fanatics to Drop Their Masks
Radical anti-Israel groups have stopped being coy about their support for Hamas’s atrocities.
Why the Saudis Struggle to Defend Themselves
The kingdom has a huge and well-funded military. Why is it so reluctant to use it?
Joseph B. Soloveitchik on the Spirituality of the Psalms
Thoughts on a new commentary.
How a Televangelist Got a Rabbi’s Son to Visit Churches
And to return to synagogue.