The Kingdom of Jordan and the Dangers on Israel’s Eastern Front
Iran is trying to weaken the monarchy, infiltrate its borders, and use it to stage attacks on the Jewish state.
September 17, 2026
The Shofar’s Power Is Rooted in Its Biological Realities
It advances no arguments and attempts no persuasions.
The blowing of the shofar is the central, biblically mandated rite of Rosh Hashanah. A single long blast from the ram’s horn will likewise mark the conclusion of the upcoming fast of Yom Kippur. After serving for the first time as a synagogue’s designated shofar blower this year, J.J. Kimche reflects on what he learned about this ritual:
September 17, 2026
How and Why Does the Israeli Political System Work?
For all its idiosyncrasies, it has proved surprisingly resilient.
The Leader of Columbia’s Protest Movement Tries Lawfare
Mahmoud Khalil’s cynical and incoherent appeal to American freedoms.
The Shofar’s Power Is Rooted in Its Biological Realities
It advances no arguments and attempts no persuasions.
The National Library of Israel and What Mattered Enough to Survive
Texts and preservation.