The New Iran Deal Exposes the Weaknesses of the Old One
Why centrifuges matter.
February 21, 2022
How to Defend a City in Ancient Israel
Archaeology and defensive walls.
The upcoming holiday of Purim is celebrated on the fourteenth day of the Hebrew month of Adar—unless one lives in a city that was surrounded by a wall in biblical times, in which case it is celebrated the following day. This particular point of Jewish law makes clear the importance of fortifications to ancient cites. Examining the evolution of these defensive structures, Oded Borowski writes:
February 21, 2022
Ukraine’s Plight Reminds Israel Why It Must Defend Itself, by Itself
Russia has slapped us back to our senses.
A New Saudi Holiday Symbolizes a Shift to Religious Moderation
Separating the kingdom’s identity from Wahhabism.
The Forgotten Story of the Jewish Tavernkeepers of Poland and Russia
Alcohol, trade, and kosher food.
How to Defend a City in Ancient Israel
Archaeology and defensive walls.