Israel’s Joint Arab List Won’t Send a Delegation to the Arab League, and That’s Good News
A new focus on bread-and-butter issues.
May 4, 2015
Voltaire Is Still Worth Listening to—Even by Jews
He's fallen into undeserved disrepute of late.
Voltaire has fallen into disrepute of late: for some, because of skepticism about the Enlightenment project he represents; for others, because of his crude anti-Semitism. However, argues Paul Berman, many of his ideas—especially about tolerance, freedom of speech, and the dangers of religious fundamentalism—are particularly germane today. Even when it comes to Jews, writes Berman, Voltaire’s attitude can’t be reduced to a few nasty comments:
May 4, 2015
In His Confrontation with Israel, the President Has Jewish Help
The role of J Street.
Voltaire Is Still Worth Listening to—Even by Jews
He's fallen into undeserved disrepute of late.
The Iranian Foreign Minister’s Appalling Speech Gets an Appalling Reception
Did you know that Javad Zarif speaks perfect English?
Two Rabbis and a Friar Talk about Judaism and Christianity
A video discussion.