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Moses was the greatest prophet that ever lived. For him, the standard could be no higher.
The question for voters in Britain, America and Israel is whether a leader’s gifts are more important than his character flaws—or vice versa.
The recent publication of a “Justice for Shireen” ad in the paper speaks volumes about where journalism is headed.
In his Fourth of July address, the U.S. president alluded to the overturning of Roe v. Wade, boasted about gun-control legislation and issued a “reminder that we remain in an ongoing battle for the soul of America.”
In his maiden speech as interim prime minister, the Yesh Atid leader said that “most Israelis agree on the ‘truly important topics.’” Ironically, the people to whom he was referring are to the right of his party, and the left won’t tolerate any pandering to them.
Islam is not the only faith to dress up superstition as credible assertion. Still, the significance of such beliefs is better gauged by measuring their popularity rather than debating their contents.
Instead of fighting it, the Jewish community should be supporting an Arizona law that will help underprivileged kids escape failing public schools and make day schools more affordable.
It shows what can be achieved when there’s a backlash against anti-Israel bigotry.
Moses and Korach battled over the question of why the mezuzah is as important as a library of holy books.
There are clear differences between Jewish teachings and those of Christian denominations. But that doesn’t mean all Jews must be enlisted in the pro-choice or pro-life ranks.
There is very real anti-Semitism inextricably bound up with this “inquiry,” which is destined to cause serious harm to genuine victims of violence and discrimination unless it is stopped.
Former Israeli TV anchor Gadi Sukenik’s critique was clear: Anyone casting a ballot for Likud belongs in the baboon category.