The Israeli Military Is Strong Enough to Overwhelm Its Adversaries, but Has Some Dangerous Weak Spots
Jerusalem cannot afford to rely on American power.
August 4, 2020
The German Synagogue Shooter and the Irredeemable Anti-Semite
Lonely, angry, and suspicious of tolerance itself.
Following the recent anti-Semitic outbursts on the part of several American and British celebrities, there have been well meaning attempts to respond with outreach and education, hoping that athletes, musicians, and media personalities can be enlightened out of their prejudice. The success of these efforts remains in question. But, argues Ben Cohen, such an approach cannot work in every case. Take the example of Stephan Balliet who, on Yom Kippur of last year, , attempted to murder the worshippers in the synagogue in the German city of Halle; stopped by a reinforced door, he resorted to killing two passersby before the police arrived. Balliet’s trial, which began last week, reveals a disturbing truth about anti-Semitism:
August 4, 2020
Chevron Now Owns a Stake in Israeli Natural-Gas Reserves. Here’s Why It Matters
Big energy comes to the Jewish state.
Religious Jews Should Remember That the Torah Belongs to No Party
We ought not turn a blind eye to the degradation of our moral climate in exchange for parochial political interests.
The German Synagogue Shooter and the Irredeemable Anti-Semite
Lonely, angry, and suspicious of tolerance itself.
Was There Really a Medieval Jewish Empire on the Border of Europe and Asia?
The myth and reality of the Khazars.