September 27
How the U.S. Can Get Smart about Promoting Democracy and Human Rights in the Middle East
Without trying to revolutionize society, pursue rights first, and democracy second.
At Risk of Arrest, Prominent Iraqis Call for Peace with Israel
“We can live under the repression of terrorism or we can die with courage.”
When Jews Turn Anti-Semitism against Their Orthodox Brethren
Visible and invisible Jews.
What “Hamlet” and Ecclesiastes Have in Common
Two princes from complicated families reflect on life’s futilities.
What Daniel Silva’s Israeli-Themed Tales of Espionage Can Teach the West
Spy thrillers of the soul.
September 24
Despite Reasons for Worry, Jews Shouldn’t Lose Faith in the American Promise
Bad news, and good news.
Would Israel Be Better Off Without U.S. Military Aid?
Partnership might be preferable to largesse.
A Political Prisoner’s Death Is a Grim Reminder of the Islamic Republic’s Brutality
Navid Afkari’s former cellmate was killed by those he accused of “medieval torture.”
How Leo Strauss and a Great African American Jazz Critic Came to Parallel Conclusions about the Limits of Liberalism
What Albert Murray shared with the German political philosopher.
During the Yom Kippur War, Soldiers Put Their Sukkahs on Wheels
A moveable festival.
September 23
What the American Withdrawal from Afghanistan Means for Hamas
The first Islamist group to congratulate the Taliban for its victory.
Congressional Progressives’ Push for Greater Israeli Civilian Casualties
If they were to succeed, the result would be increased Palestinian deaths as well.
How the U.S. and France Are Propping Up Hizballah’s Rule in Lebanon
The new government puts the country more firmly in Iran’s clutches.
Celebrating Sukkot 2,000 Years Ago
Hordes of Jewish pilgrims came to Jerusalem and experienced the Temple’s “wow effect.”
