What was lost in the Ben & Jerry’s Israel meltdown
The political consensus in Israel is significantly more pro-settlement than most American Jews are willing to accept.
It’s time to end the ‘special’ relationship between Israel and the U.S.
To increase support for Israel, we should start framing our relationship with the country as strategic instead of ‘special’.
So long Ruvi Rivlin, the last liberal Likudnik
Rivlin never changed with the circumstances of his party. He preferred the right, but wanted to remain welcoming.
Israel’s proposed coalition agreement offers a rare chance for optimism
Barring any unusual surprises, of which we have already had a great many, Israel will soon have a new government that few could have imagined a few weeks ago.
The Israel-Hamas ceasefire should have come sooner — and could have if Biden had acted
The rockets may have stoped, but we can already start counting down to the next conflict. The White House should not be caught off-guard again.
What does it mean to be a liberal Zionist in the era of Sheikh Jarrah?
Yom Yerushalayim (Jerusalem Day) ended in tragedy as Hamas rockets struck the outskirts of the holy city and Israel responded with airstrikes in the Gaza Strip. This followed several days of violent clashes between Palestinians and police, as well as Jewish extremists.
Is ousting Netanyahu really worth elevating Naftali Bennett?
The lack of good alternatives doesn’t change the fact that the idea of Prime Minister Naftali Bennett is something well worth fearing.
The ICC probe of war crimes against Palestinians will deepen rifts between American Jews
Israel is being internationally investigated for war crimes and crimes against humanity.
Why it’s good that Biden’s foreign policy picks are controversial on Israel
Biden is sending a signal: Don’t be afraid that good faith advocacy for justice and human rights will be a professional liability down the line.
Jewish institutions must show courage, and take a hard line on Trump’s enablers
American Jews’ unique historical experience should guide our response to a mob attempting to prevent the installment of a freely elected government.