The UN Report on the Gaza War Is Flawed, Dangerous, and Ignorant
"As though the drafters of the report believe that any civilian death in war must be illegal."
June 26, 2015
Why Did Moses Lose His Temper?
When he struck the rock to bring forth water.
This week’s Torah reading contains a perplexing passage that has led to endless debate among commentators. The Israelites, wandering in the wilderness, complain to Moses and Aaron because there is no water. God tells Moses to command a rock to bring forth water. Denouncing the people as rebels, Moses strikes the rock twice, water gushes out, and the people quench their thirst. God then informs Moses and Aaron that “because ye believed me not, to sanctify me in the eyes of the children of Israel, therefore ye shall not bring this congregation into the land which I have given them.” But for what, exactly, are Moses and Aaron being punished? Marc Angel ventures his own explanation:
June 26, 2015
What’s Good for the Druze?
Torn between conflicting loyalties in Syria, and without a unified leadership, what should they do?
Where the United Church of Christ Gets Its Information about Israel
Its General Synod is about to consider three anti-Israel resolutions.
Why Did Moses Lose His Temper?
When he struck the rock to bring forth water.
Can Religion Be Allowed in the Public Square?
How religion is quickly being privatized.