Don’t Reward Hamas with a Palestinian State
Two states wouldn’t be a solution, but part of the problem.
February 19, 2024
When the Jews Prayed for George Washington in 1784
“May you grant intelligence, wisdom, and knowledge to our lords, the rulers of these thirteen states.”
In honor of Presidents’ Day, Stuart Halpern considers a prayer uttered on George Washington’s behalf in 1784 at a New York City synagogue. Two key paragraphs of the Hebrew benediction, composed by Hendla Jochanan van Oettingen, read:
February 19, 2024
Congress Dithers While the World Burns
A small group of representatives are holding up aid to Israel and Ukraine.
In the UK, the Specter of Anti-Semitism Reemerges in the Labor Party
In some districts, ranting about Israel is the best way to get votes.
When the Jews Prayed for George Washington in 1784
“May you grant intelligence, wisdom, and knowledge to our lords, the rulers of these thirteen states.”
The Jewish Romance with the Book Meets the Age of Digitization
“Make your books your companions!”