Jesse Jackson’s View of Jews Was Connected to His Contempt for Israel and America
“Zionism is a kind of poisonous weed that is choking Judaism.”
February 18, 2026
The Sacred Science of Hebrew Grammar
A linguist unlocks the mysteries of the Hebrew tongue.
Traditional rabbinic Bible commentators, from Rashi (Solomon ben Isaac, 1040–1105), to medieval Spanish masters of Arabic linguistic treatises, to Russian rabbis like Meir Leibush Wisser (1809–1879), to 21st-century scholars aware of the latest academic trends, have relied heavily on grammatical analysis in their work. But many otherwise learned Jews throughout the ages have had only a shaky grasp of Hebrew grammar (dikduk); today, yeshiva students often skip the sections of these commentaries that delve into the subject. The linguist Lewis Glinert has authored a new text with precisely this audience in mind, in order to elucidate the “mysteries” of the Hebrew language—which, he argues, are necessary to unlock the mysteries of the Holy Writ itself. He discusses his project in conversation with Nachi Weinstein. (Audio, 56 minutes.)
February 18, 2026
The British Museum Was Right to Remove the Word “Palestine”
The dilemma of the defenders of civilization.
American Withdrawal Leaves Syria Vulnerable to Islamic State
The group is rebuilding its strength, and has many supporters within the regime.
The Sacred Science of Hebrew Grammar
A linguist unlocks the mysteries of the Hebrew tongue.
The Shocking Decline of Atheism
The New Atheists could burn, but not build.