How Israel Can Deal with Hizballah without Another Lebanon War
A new security zone must be part of an offensive strategy.
May 8, 2026
The Economic Consequences of War in the Strait of Hormuz—Nine Centuries Ago
A letter from a Jewish merchant.
In the Middle Ages, as today, the Strait of Hormuz was a major thoroughfare of global commerce. A letter from a medieval Jewish merchant reports on a military conflict there that caused widespread economic disruption in a very recognizable way. His story involves an attack on the port city of Aden by the ruler of the island of Kish just off the Iranian coast, to the west of the Strait. Menachem Butler writes:
May 8, 2026
Anti-Semitism Is Becoming Acceptable in New York City
The mob comes for the synagogues.
No, a Jewish Charter School Isn’t a Front for Shadowy Christian Nationalists
Jews have every right to fight for their religious freedom.
The Economic Consequences of War in the Strait of Hormuz—Nine Centuries Ago
A letter from a Jewish merchant.
A Jewish Approach to Concern Trolling, Public Shaming, and Call-Out Culture
Inflicting pain through words.