The Murdered Hostages and the Costs of American Restraint
Americans are morally liable for our backseat-driving of the Gaza war.
September 3, 2024
Understanding Talmudic Ethics and Its Relationship to Greek Philosophy
Ethics of the Fathers.
Many Jews have a custom of studying the talmudic tractate known as Pirkei Avot (“Chapters of the Fathers”) throughout the summer months. Unlike all other tractates, this one contains no legal discussions, only maxims for students and teachers of Torah, rabbinic judges, and humans in general. In discussion with J.J. Kimche, Yair Furstenberg discusses the latest academic scholarship on this work and his own theories about its purpose, message, and relationship with Greek philosophy. (Audio, 66 minutes.)
September 3, 2024
Israelis Are Learning Some Hard and Unpleasant Lessons
Among the mourners.
How America Lost a Naval War with the Houthis
A failure of political will, not military ability.
Understanding Talmudic Ethics and Its Relationship to Greek Philosophy
Ethics of the Fathers.
Avoiding the Extremes in Matters of Church and State
Let federalism do its job.