Civil war has “smashed the idea of a Syrian nation.”

A right to grandchildren?

Are grandmothers responsible?

Singing at the frontlines.

“Of course, I’m a true Israeli.”

Why Israelis should be encouraging aliyah.

Lessons on forging a shared culture.

Shababnikim.

Policy is not the primary driver of a future-oriented society.

The late humorist contemplates the absurdity of Israel’s being an ordinary place.

The reasons are national and religious, not economic.

From the Odyssey to Israeli television.

A community comes into its own as New Delhi begins to cultivate its diaspora.

Over 80 percent report they are satisfied with life in the country.