Theodore Sasson
By Theodore Sasson
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Opinion Will Israel Alienate the Diaspora With ‘Jewish State’ Push?
The several versions of the nationality bill that vied for Knesset support toward the end of November differed only in nuance. But the modest differences tapped deep fissures in Israeli political culture, leading to the collapse of Benjamin Netanyahu’s government. The upcoming elections are now rapidly shaping up as a contest over Israel’s fundamental character….
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Opinion J Street on the Docket
On April 30, the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations will vote on J Street’s application for admission. It will be a significant moment not just for the left-leaning lobby, but also for the Jewish establishment as a whole, which will have to provide a verdict on whether the communal tent should include…
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Opinion The Fracturing of American Jewry
The interim deal recently signed with Iran that would freeze its nuclear program in exchange for limited sanctions relief is not only a blow to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. It also exposes the weakness of prominent American Jewish leaders and their organizations, which lobbied the U.S. Senate to act on new sanctions against Iran…
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Opinion Empowerment, Then Citizenship
One of the greatest challenges facing the Jewish community is how to engage young adults during the long stretch of life between college and parenthood. Jewish young adults want to be involved with Jewish life, but to date the community’s response has been limited, uncoordinated and lacking in clear vision. Examination of the experiences of alumni…
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