How the War in Ukraine Affects Israel’s Struggle with Iran
Jerusalem and the West face a Moscow-Tehran alliance.
June 26, 2023
Three Millennia Ago, an Israelite King Conquered a Phoenician Dye Factory on the Mediterranean Coast
Thus suggest recent archaeological findings.
The Hebrew Bible makes frequent mention of argaman, wool dyed purple with a specific substance, as a key material for the priestly vestments, the tabernacle, and other items of high status. In ancient Rome, the same dye, imported from the Levant, was a symbol of royalty. Investigating an ancient site in the city of Haifa, Israeli archaeologists believe they have discovered an ancient factory for the pigment’s production:
June 26, 2023
What the Federal Government Should Do to Fight Anti-Semitism—and What It Shouldn’t
First, stop funding it.
What Bernard Lewis Taught, and Learned from, World Leaders in a Lifetime of Conversations
From the halls of the Senate to the shores of Tripoli.
Three Millennia Ago, an Israelite King Conquered a Phoenician Dye Factory on the Mediterranean Coast
Thus suggest recent archaeological findings.
Remembering Sheldon Harnick, Whose Lyrics Brought Tevye to Life
“Models of humor, elegance, and compassion.”