Breaking out of our own idea silos Perhaps Rabbi Hillel can point the way to understanding and better communication. Douglas Altabef April 21, 2025
The fault line that runs through American Jewry More and more nonreligious and progressive American Jews are moving away from Israel, and probably from religion, too. Douglas Altabef March 6, 2025
The ascension of a Jewish political philosophy Ronen Shoval’s "Holiness and Society” explores Jewish political thought through the lens of the Bible. Douglas Altabef Dec. 10, 2024
The many faces of Jewish courage A new movie, “Blind Spot,” focuses on antisemitism on American campuses and how Jewish students demonstrate courage in the face of virulent hatred. Douglas Altabef Nov. 27, 2024
UNRWA has brought Israel together The Knesset broadly approves the shutting down the work of an organization that has been an active partner of Hamas. Douglas Altabef Oct. 30, 2024
Our hearts are broken, but our spirits are strong Hezbollah has emerged as the great energizer of the Israeli spirit—not by design but by the impact our soldiers have been able to inflict upon them. Douglas Altabef Oct. 7, 2024
Israel needs to save its north Our leaders must understand the implications of not prioritizing the recovery of the north of Israel. Douglas Altabef Aug. 27, 2024
The north’s race against time The conflict in Israel's north and the displacement of tens of thousands cannot continue indefinitely. Something has to give. Douglas Altabef July 9, 2024
What do the protesters really want? It is inconceivable that all of the opposition to the current government is just about new elections or even replacing the prime minister. Douglas Altabef June 17, 2024
