The Morality of Israel’s War
The moral inversion that treats the Israeli military as criminal and Hamas as heroic will only encourage further barbarism.
October 2, 2026
Sukkot in the Rain
Reflections on the frailty of a sukkah in stormy weather.
This year, Sukkot has coincided with rainstorms in much of the eastern U.S, impairing celebration of the holiday. But ours isn’t the first generation of Jews to face unpleasant fall weather in lightweight, partially-roofed huts. Akiva Schick compares how two Yiddish writers dealt with the issue.
October 2, 2026
Three Years On, Hamas Holds Elections amid the Ruins
Despite its incredible successes, Israel has yet to defeat the enemy that stormed its gates.
Where “Fauda” Meets Real Life
Kaddish will continue to be said; Jews will continue to gather to say it.
Sukkot in the Rain
Reflections on the frailty of a sukkah in stormy weather.
Religion Is Alive and Well, Just Changing
A death greatly exaggerated.