The Strait of Hormuz Is the Key to Victory in the Iran War
Breaking Tehran’s control of the waterway means breaking its ability to threaten its rivals.
April 6, 2026
Ukraine and Israel Are America’s Most Dependable Allies
Even if Americans don’t realize it.
Volodymyr Zelensky stated yesterday that “Russia shared its satellite intelligence with Iran about Israel’s energy system—some 50–53 facilities in total,” and is “helping Iran to launch attacks.” There was already little doubt that Moscow was aiding Tehran in targeting U.S. troops and Arab states in the Persian Gulf. On the other side of the equation, Israel assisted the U.S. in the dramatic rescue of a downed air-force pilot, while Ukraine has been giving various countries advice about countering Iranian drones.
April 6, 2026
Ukraine and Israel Are America’s Most Dependable Allies
Even if Americans don’t realize it.
A Lesson from the Haggadah about Fighting Anti-Semitism
Dangers are real. But the biggest danger is forgetting why Judaism is worth defending.
Why the Song of Songs Became Part of the Passover Liturgy
An Aramaic text turned the book into a historical romance.
Joseph B. Soloveitchik’s Forgotten Friend
Chaim Heller’s scholarship and an unpublished letter.