By Destroying Syria’s Chemical-Weapons Capabilities, Israel Undergirds the Regional Order
And sends several important messages.
December 15, 2021
How Napoleon Transformed the Middle East
Three years of fighting in Egypt and the Land of Israel opened the door for modernity.
Last spring, the 200th anniversary of Napoleon Bonaparte’s death brought much reflection on his legacy, but little was said about his lasting impact on the Middle East. Even in the Arab world itself, the debate about his significance—which is not so different from that within Europe—has faded somewhat. But without a doubt, the three years that the French emperor spent conquering Egypt and launching attacks into Ottoman Palestine changed the region forever. Stephane Cohen writes:
December 15, 2021
An Arabic Guide to Fighting Anti-Semitism
Joined with the cause of freedom.
Why Did a Federal Court Rule That Schools Can Display Christmas Trees, but Not Menorahs?
A possible misreading of precedent, and an assault on common sense.
How Napoleon Transformed the Middle East
Three years of fighting in Egypt and the Land of Israel opened the door for modernity.
Even When the Temple Stood, Jews Needed Synagogues—and in Some Communities, Two of Them
Another ancient synagogue unearthed in Migdal.