From Paris: Good News for Israel, Better News for the Palestinians
At least France dropped its anti-Israel threat.
June 8, 2016
The Book of Ruth: An Alternative to the Hobbesian World of Judges
The rewards of human kindness.
The book of Ruth, traditionally read on the upcoming holiday of Shavuot, contains no reference to sin, divine retribution, repentance, or other typical biblical themes. It is, Sarah Rindner writes, “unusually sweet,” its narrative built on acts of human kindness: the title character’s devotion to her former mother-in-law Naomi, Naomi’s devotion to her, and Boaz’s kindness to the two of them. Examining the numerous implicit references to other biblical books in Ruth, Rindner elucidates the message:
June 8, 2016
Brazil Turns against Israel
But why?
The Book of Ruth: An Alternative to the Hobbesian World of Judges
The rewards of human kindness.
The Challenges for Israel, Zionism, and the Jewish People
Saving the Jewish story.
The Oldest Known Anti-Semitic Caricature May Not Be Anti-Semitic at All
It’s in fact political satire.