September 21
Judaism, the Jews, and the Economics of Freedom
How the biblical emphasis on worldly blessings changed history.
September 20
Oman May Not Join the Abraham Accords Anytime Soon, but Its Relationship with Israel Is Improving
A calm oasis in an unquiet region.
The Jewish Metaphysics of Sin
From Mount Sinai to the Yom Kippur War.
The Folly of Ignoring Dictators
Lessons from the dinner party from Hell.
A Sealed Cave from the Time of Moses Found Near an Israeli Beach
“A once-in-a-lifetime find.”
September 19
In a Changing World, Japan-Israel Relations Are Growing Stronger
The Abraham Accords, the war in Ukraine, and the rise of China have brought Tokyo closer to Jerusalem.
The UK’s New Prime Minister Has a Strong Pro-Israel Record. But What Will This Mean in Practice?
Following in Margaret Thatcher’s footsteps?
Iran’s Supreme Leader Is Ailing, and He Has No Clear Replacement
The Islamic Republic may soon face its greatest crisis yet.
How Hasidim Became the Jews of the Jews
The New York Times displays a bigotry just about everyone can participate in.
How a Socialist Revolution in Southeastern Germany Inspired Hitler
Jewish socialists didn’t cause anti-Semitism; the events associated with them merely reactivated it.
September 16
After Years of Friction, Turkey Is Trying to Mend Fences with Syria
Erdogan’s latest reversal of course.
Mahmoud Abbas May Have Chosen to End His Career in Violence
His attempt to blackmail Israel and the U.S. could backfire.
The War in Ukraine Demonstrates the Necessity of American Power Rather Than the Potential for European Unity
What Germany’s foremost philosopher doesn’t understand.
