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When I published my post yesterday — “Trump’s ‘stupid Jews’ comment is the same old antisemitic garbage” — I knew I was tossing a match into a dry field. The Times of Israel blogs comment sections have long become a familiar…

We can, and must, stand firm against antisemitism without crossing into fear or prejudice.

I don’t like Mamdani. I think his views cross into antisemitism, not just anti-Zionism. His statements about Israel’s right to exist – and about…

The Doctrine of Sacred Realism: the belief that holiness and practicality, destiny and discipline, can coexist in one national vision.

How Is It Possible?

How is it possible that after the horrors of October 7 — after wars on multiple…

I’ve always struggled with expressions like, “Our community is open to everyone,” or “Everyone should be able to bring their whole selves here.”  

I get the sentiment.  These kinds of phrases are intended to reflect a…

The Ballot That Crossed a Line

This week in Somerville, Massachusetts, voters were met with a troubling surprise on their ballots. Amid local races, they were asked if the city should sever ties with companies that support “Israel’s…