Jewish Political Thought

Michael Doran analyzes Trump's Middle East policy shifts, highlighting strategic moves and challenges in his second term's first 100 days.

Explore Pope Francis's legacy, his engagement with Jews and the Middle East, and the Catholic Church's evolving stance on Israel and Zionism.

Explore Esther's tale of survival, luck, and strategy with Ronna Burger, revealing insights on human success and Jewish resilience in the Diaspora.

Explore how American Orthodox Judaism navigates modern spiritual dynamics and cultural shifts, with insights from Rabbi David Bashevkin.

Explore André Scheinmann's daring WWII resistance, his legacy, and the impact on his grandson, with insights from author Diana Mara Henry.

Explore the historical debate on Jesus as the messiah and the intriguing journey of a Jewish convert in Cynthia Ozick's story with Jonathan Silver.

Explore Jewish ethics on war, from justifications to conduct, with insights from Shlomo Brody's book, Ethics of Our Fighters, and modern Zionism.

Explore how the Israelites' moral code, rooted in God's covenant, shaped civilization, contrasting with the Amalekites' violence in Exodus.

Rabbi Meir Soloveichik explores the Haggadah as a work of Jewish political thought, examining themes of freedom, law, and societal dreams.

Explore 2023's pivotal Jewish conversations on theology, politics, and art, featuring insights from scholars, artists, and strategists.

Explore Jewish leadership through Meir Soloveichik's new book, drawing parallels to Plutarch's moral portraits of ancient statesmen.

Rick Richman explores how teaching history fosters Jewish patriotism by connecting past achievements to present obligations and future legacies.

Yuval Levin explores how Israel might draw from American constitutional principles to address its political challenges with Jonathan Silver.

Explore Israel's founding through its Declaration, revealing insights on rights, citizenship, and sovereignty with Professor Neil Rogachevsky.

Explore Israel's judicial-reform crisis as a cultural clash, with insights from Rabbi Yehoshua Pfeffer on societal schisms and political divides.

Explore Israel's judicial reforms and societal shifts with insights from experts, revealing the complex dynamics shaping its political landscape.

Netanyahu discusses key political decisions shaping Israel, from economic reforms to opposing the Iran deal, revealing his strategic mindset.

Russian Jewish leaders navigate moral dilemmas amid Ukraine war, balancing community care and political pressures while advocating for peace.

Explore Israel's judiciary reform debate with MK Simcha Rothman, discussing its evolution, challenges, and potential legislative changes.

Explore how Jewish magazines shape ideas, with editors Silver and Sorek discussing minority vs. majority publishing and key Jewish issues.

Explore the First Zionist Congress's impact with Daniel Polisar, reflecting on its historic significance and Herzl's vision for Jewish political sovereignty.

Douglas Murray defends Western civilization, exploring its cultural contributions and the roles of Israel and Jewish figures like Scruton and Sacks.

Explore equality's history with Zohar Atkins and Jonathan Silver, from Plato to Hayek, rooted in the Hebrew Bible, with music by Paul Ben-Haim.

Explore how Leo Strauss's esoteric writing reveals truths in ideological contexts, with insights from Yale's Steven Smith and music by Paul Ben-Haim.

John Podhoretz reflects on his mother Midge Decter's life, exploring her journey from liberalism to neoconservatism and her lasting impact on ideas.

Abraham Socher explores Jewish texts, communal affairs, and Western traditions, sharing insights from his new book with Jonathan Silver.

Explore Esther's tale of survival, luck, and strategy, with insights from Ronna Burger and music by Paul Ben-Haim, revealing timeless lessons.

Explore how Israel's reestablishment reshaped Jewish identity globally, with insights from Yossi Shain and music by Paul Ben-Haim.

Young professionals share how a fellowship clarified their Jewish purpose, choosing service over countless career paths, with insights from Jonathan Silver.

Explore the significance of shmitah, the sabbatical year, in modern Israel and its impact on Jewish farmers and religious practices today.