A Lost Prayerbook Reveals the Forgotten Liturgy of Crimean Jewry
The Kaffa mahzor.
October 1, 2025
Judaism Prizes Forgiveness—Within Limits
Erika Kirk and the moral cost of mercy without justice.
It has recently come to light that on May 2, the slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk sent a letter to Benjamin Netanyahu, expressing his admiration for Israel and offering his suggestions for what Israel can do improve its public image. You can read the text here.
October 1, 2025
The Yom Kippur War and the Meaning of Jewish History
The obligation to reflect and the impossibility of comprehension.
The Mystery of Yom Kippur’s Most Important Verse
“Before the Lord you will be purified!”
Judaism Prizes Forgiveness—Within Limits
Erika Kirk and the moral cost of mercy without justice.
Making Sense of Donald Trump’s Peace Plan for Gaza
“The best deal Israel could have achieved.”