DEBATE: Harris restates Israel views; Trump: It’s toast without me
Former President Donald Trump and Vice-President Kamala Harris were given a chance to speak about Israel during Tuesday night’s presidential debate, but the ABC moderators failed to ask about …
Gaza War
UNRWA exposed as Judea-Samaria menace
Revelations by Israel’s government about the United Nations Relief and Works Agency have shattered the group’s carefully cultivated image as a humanitarian organization, revealing it to …
Gaza War
Can Europe play a positive role in Middle East?
Europe borders the Middle East, and the continent cannot insulate itself from events in this region. Its options, however, are limited: Europe is hardly a strategic actor with the political will and …
On Campus
An ‘insane’ pro-Hamas-frat ‘social experiment’
Pretending to recruit for a pro-Hamas fraternity on a college campus taught two Jewish comedians how much the students — America’s future leaders — can be sheep. Zach Sage Fox …
Gaza War
Jews caught between Zionism and antisemitism
“There’s no denying the uptick in antisemitism,” stated Edna Weinstock-Gabay, CEO of Keren Hayesod. Since the onset of the Gaza war, Jews in the United States and Canada have …
Gaza War
Carlson is pivot for right-wing antisemitism
In a more perfect or at least saner world, we could afford to ignore Tucker Carlson. The former Fox News host’s ties to former President Donald Trump make his recent foray into …
On Campus
Hillels in US need to rally their student troops
Turning out for a barbecue is nice; showing up for Israel is essential. The University of Maryland Hillel rightly took pride in hosting a back-to-school barbecue that attracted 1,500 Jewish …
terror unchecked
In Argentina, Lebanon and Israel, calls for justice
I joined hundreds of Argentinians and delegates from around the world outside the Asociación Mutual Israelita Argentina (AMIA) in Buenos Aires last month to commemorate the 30th anniversary of …
politics
Cedarhurst native plays offense in Braves’ land
Dr. Barry Zisholtz was a urological surgeon, not a politician. But when the Cedarhurst native found himself in a Georgia district whose state representative was silent on Hamas terror and …
History
How Chabad Lubavitch and Modern Orthodoxy approach leadership vacuums after 30 years
The Chabad-Lubavitch movement marked the passing — 30 years ago — of Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson, the Lubavitcher Rebbe, in July. The movement continues …
Food
At a somber moment, sweet tastes for 5785
As Jews the world over celebrate Rosh Hashana on Wednesday evening, Oct. 2, sweet dishes will be served to welcome 5785 with wishes for a sweet year ahead. And for the release of the hostages. And …
Gaza War
Jew-hating BBC breached guidelines 1,553 times
BBC violated its own editorial guidelines 1,553 times during the four-months beginning Oct. 7, repeatedly downplaying Hamas terrorism and presenting Israel as an aggressor, according to …
Global Focus
Vaccinations give lie to Israeli ‘genocide’ libel
States that commit genocide do not make distinctions between military personnel and civilian populations. They don’t agree to pauses in their military campaigns to allow the delivery …
SUMMER
The sweeter side of Simcha in Camp Newsletter
Once again, I had the privilege of writing and producing a newsletter for Camp Simcha Special. Now I can share some information about what this camp is …
LI Political News
In bid to unseat D’Esposito, Gillen eyes Jew-hate
The Democrat seeking to unseat a pro-Israel Republican in Nassau County’s 4th CD staked her claim to pro-Jewish bonafides last week. Former Hempstead Town Supervisor Laura Gillen presented …
Politics
Latimer talks elections, Democratic divide on Israel
Longtime Westchester County Executive George Latimer will be a 71-year-old congressional rookie should he, as expected, win his November general election in New York’s 16th …
History
The National Guard can protect Jewish students
I remember when Alabama Gov. George Wallace in 1963 barred entry of two students, James Hood and Vivian Malone, to the University of Alabama because of their race. The response from President …
Food
Florida living in the summer? No sweat at all!
Now that summer’s over, we can let the secret out: If August is Florida’s best-kept secret, the same can be said for September, when it’s equally hot but with fewer tourists since …
Gaza War
A reckless narrative
This week in Torah
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Treating past sins with dignity, understanding
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Fighting all the dark forces the lurk within us
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Irrational hate (like Jew-hate) never ends
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Civilians, as well as soldiers, have a duty in war
It seems that war is one of the most common of all human activities. Study history of the human race, and you will not find many years that were not blemished by warfare. Read the literature of …
Jonathan Tobin
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War against Jews on campus: Round 2
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Praise for the targeted killings of terrorists
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Carlson is pivot for right-wing antisemitism
In a more perfect or at least saner world, we could afford to ignore Tucker Carlson. The former Fox News host’s ties to former President Donald Trump make his recent foray into …
Ben Cohen
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Facing up to the Nazification of anti-Zionism
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Mr. Abbas goes to Moscow and to Ankara
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Vaccinations give lie to Israeli ‘genocide’ libel
States that commit genocide do not make distinctions between military personnel and civilian populations. They don’t agree to pauses in their military campaigns to allow the delivery …
Kosher Bookworm
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For Zionists, ‘Chovevei Tzion is all about love
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An old find: Some Tisha b’Av reading for adults
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When President Harrison opened US doors to Jews
Little known and even less hailed, President Benjamin Harrison played a crucial role in the immigration of Eastern European Jewry to this country in the 1890s and into the early decades of the 20th …
On Campus
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Terror-loving, Israel-bashing, Jew-hating Hamasites prep mayhem as schools reopen
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Campus Jews: Let’s start making ‘good trouble’
American Jews are beginning to respond to systemic antisemitism in higher education by “voting with their feet.” The New York Post reported this week that, for the first time, no …
More Opinion Columns
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Jews in America getting Tikkun Olam all wrong
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Even in war, we don’t need to spike the football
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Unpacking Times attempt to take down Bari Weiss
The New York Times’ long-form criticism of Bari Weiss last week struck me as hypocritical and dishonest — and a long time in coming. I suppose even for the Times, it takes a while to …
Food: Dining In
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Florida living in the summer? No sweat at all!
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Sizzling on Labor Day, summer’s last hurrah
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At a somber moment, sweet tastes for 5785
As Jews the world over celebrate Rosh Hashana on Wednesday evening, Oct. 2, sweet dishes will be served to welcome 5785 with wishes for a sweet year ahead. And for the release of the hostages. And …
Travel
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After city lived with 275 years of ghosts, Jewish Charleston is bullish on its future
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Thousands of Americans make aliyah after Oct. 7
Nearly 1,800 North Americans have immigrated to Israel since the Oct. 7 Hamas invasion, with an additional 2,000 newcomers expected this summer, Nefesh B’Nefesh reports. NBN, the nonprofit …
Health
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Officials turn out to salute the heros of Mount Sinai
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Israel’s role in international health diplomacy
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Haifa hospital goes deep to prepares for the worst
HAIFA — The rows of hospital beds with adjacent oxygen units line the underground parking lot. Four operating rooms, a maternity ward and a dialysis center are among …