Social Welfare & Mutual Aid in African Political Thought Series Introduction History is often taught as if social welfare emerged from a European lineage—late medieval almsgiving, early modern Poor Laws, nineteenth-century reform, and…
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When Africa Led — Social Welfare & Mutual Aid, Part 18
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The exam that decides whether passing counts
The exam that decides whether passing counts: Israel’s hidden constitution of credentials and its dual legitimacy
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Finally, women like me can take the Rabbinate’s exams in Jewish law
The Supreme Court has ruled that a policy of 'only men' is discriminatory, but will Israel's Chief Rabbinate uphold that decision?
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Baghdad’s Trojan Horse: Iran’s Hidden Army – Part 1
Iran’s proxies in Iraqi uniforms and the spectre of regional catastrophe Three important strategic questions confront Israel’s security as tensions with Iran escalate. First, what if Iran’s retaliation against Israel is launched not from…
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The Night The President Came to Town
Last Monday night I attended the Sydney Communal Function for President Herzog. The atmosphere in the packed auditorium was in stark contrast to what was unfolding on the streets outside. The chasm between those protesting and those of us…
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The Aleph-Bet of the Heart
On Rosh Hashanah morning, the synagogue slowly filled. A man entered quietly and stood at the back. He did not take a seat. He did not open a machzor. He simply stood there, eyes fixed on the Ark. Before the prayers began, he whispered something…
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A Candlelit Concert
As I was on my way to yet another medical appointment I had a call from one of my granddaughters. Like most of my grandchildren, she is a grown-up person with a career and busy independent life. “Granny!” she said in a voice full of…
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Hamas, The Global Intifada & What We Refuse To See
Uri Zehavi’s Rooted Truth: Israel’s Case Against the Deniers performs an essential service. At a moment when the accusation of “genocide” against Israel circulates with moral certainty and rhetorical speed, Zehavi restores the dignity of…
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Perpetually Pending: The Diplomatic Fantasy of “Future Palestine”
“A future Palestinian state” is the most durable construction project in modern politics — endlessly funded, frequently applauded, never completed. The Verb That Betrays the Doubt Diplomacy is rarely honest — but grammar sometimes is….
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India agrees arms deals with Israel worth $8.6b – report
The deals include SPICE 1000 precision guidance bombs, Rampage air-to-surface missiles, Air Lora air-launched ballistic missiles, and the Ice Breaker missile system, “Forbes India” reports.
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