After Abbas, the Deluge?
No successor, and no mechanism for choosing one.
February 3, 2016
Interpreting the Lod Mosaics
The best of the Roman tradition.
In 1996, archaeologists discovered an elaborate Roman-era tiled floor in the Israeli city of Lod, and another eight years later. It emerged that both were part of a large villa, excavation of which continued until 2014. Amir Gorzalczany explains the significance of these findings. (Interview by Imelda Barnard.)
February 3, 2016
Ban Ki-moon Sticks to His Anti-Israel Guns
He still believes terror is Israel’s fault.
How Maimonides’ Son Brought Sufi Practices into Judaism
Philosophy and mysticism may be closer than they appear.
Interpreting the Lod Mosaics
The best of the Roman tradition.
Why Playing Chess Is Like Studying the Talmud
Creativity within strict rules.