The U.S. Already Has an Embassy in Jerusalem—Just Not to Israel
A contradictory and indefensible policy.
March 10, 2017
King Saul’s Hidden Role in the Book of Esther
The Benjaminite rehabilitation.
Drawing on ancient rabbinic interpretations as well as archaeological evidence, Marc Zvi Brettler suggests understanding the book of Esther (which will be read Saturday night and Sunday for the holiday of Purim) as a counterpoint to the story of Saul in the book of Samuel, beginning with the fact that its hero Mordecai (and, by extension, his cousin Esther) is, like Saul, a member of the tribe of Benjamin:
March 10, 2017
Israel’s Bedouin Policy Must Uphold the Rule of Law
Or risk the Negev sinking into chaos.
Denmark Puts a Man on Trial for Blasphemy
He burned a Quran.
Myopic American Jews Ignore the Dangers Facing Their European Cousins
There’s plenty of concern to go around, just not for fellow Jews.
King Saul’s Hidden Role in the Book of Esther
The Benjaminite rehabilitation.