By Alan M. Dershowitz, Gatestone Institute— Just when Congress overwhelmingly defeated an effort by eight radical Democrats and one Republican to defund Israel’s Iron Dome defense system, several “mainstream” Democrats proposed legislation that is equally dangerous and filled with half-truths, omissions and outright fabrications. Congressman Andy Levin has introduced a bill that purports to further…
By Alan M. Dershowitz, Gatestone Institute— The “Squad” is a small group of radical members of the U.S. House of Representatives who run for Congress under the banner of the Democratic Party but do not reflect its mainstream policies. They represent niche districts that are not typical of the Democratic base. They could not be…
By Michael Freund, JPost— If anyone still has doubts about the Palestinian Authority’s determination to erase all traces of Israel’s ancient Jewish heritage, an important new report should lay to rest any such uncertainties. The 65-page document, entitled “National Heritage Survey” and published by the Shilo Forum and the Shomrim al HaNetzach (“Preserving the Eternal”)…
By Shoshana Bryen, inSight— Editor’s Note: The money for Iron Dome’s resupply has been restored. But the politics that led to its removal from the spending bill remain – and will haunt friends of Israel. House Democratic leadership, under pressure from its “progressive” wing, removed the appropriation earmarked for Israel’s Iron Dome missile defense system…
Welcome to Bible Fiber where we are encountering the textures and shades of the prophetic tapestry in a year-long study of the twelve minor prophets, one prophet each month. I am Shelley Neese, president of The Jerusalem Connection, a Christian organization devoted to sharing the story of the people of Israel. This week, we are…
By Amy Zewe— Maybe when we remove the Jewishness of the Jews we remember…. Zechariah 8:23 (New Revised Standard Version) says: Thus says the Lord of hosts: In those days ten men from nations of every language shall take hold of a Jew, grasping his garment and saying, “Let us go with you, for we…
By Aaron Eby, First Fruits of Zion— Looking at a Jewish calendar at this time of year can be overwhelming. There are so many festival days! Where do they all come from, and what do they mean? Here is a simple rundown of each of the significant days connected with the Festival of Sukkot, sometimes…
By Yoav Limor, Israel Hayom— Anyone who deals with technology, or is familiar with it, can’t remain indifferent to what is happening in the IDF’s Unit 8200. The technological breakthroughs, the intelligence superiority, the advances – these all position the unit, and Israel, as a world leader that is at the same level as the…
By Joel C. Rosenberg, All Israel News— Why is Tehran seemingly not willing to take up Washington on its generous offer and simply reenter the nuclear deal? Are the Iranians learning to live with sanctions instead? These are some of the questions perplexing the Washington establishment. I spoke with Robert Satloff, executive director of The…
By Inna Rogatchi, Times of Israel— Michael Rogatchi Art & Aesthetic of a Modern-Day Spirituality Michael Rogatchi’s now widely known Forefathers works have originated as his Uzhpitzim series, personalised images of Jewish patriarchs and the formatting leaders of the nation. Each of those modern classic images has its own history, and they were not created…