Ukrainian military advisers sent to the Middle East at CENTCOM’s request came away stunned by what they saw in the Persian Gulf. According to The Times, Ukrainian officers were struck by how freely some Gulf states use Patriot interceptors,…
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Abandoned?
Leaving Israel at this time of war, with family in Israel and the United States, is not an easy feeling to describe. We feel as though we have abandoned our people in Israel in their eternal struggle to survive in a sea of hatred. Not…
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The Blogs: Opera, Chazzanut, and the Jewish Need to Feel | Elie Weinstock
Some people say they’re bored in shul.
The davening is too long. The chazzan is too slow. The melodies are outdated. (No complaints about the rabbi, though!) But here’s the uncomfortable truth: It’s not the music that changed; it’s…
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The Blogs: AI Has No Soul — Unless We Demand It | Michael Knopf
Recently, the Defense Department tried to strong-arm Anthropic, the maker of the AI system Claude, into removing ethical constraints on its technology. Anthropic had drawn clear lines: no domestic mass surveillance, no fully autonomous lethal…
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The Blogs: When Time Turns Possession into Assumed Ownership | Mohamed Osman
The Somali proverb “Baadi kugu raagtay in aad leedahay ayaa la moodaa” offers a concise yet powerful insight into human psychology, property, and entitlement. Literally translated as “Lost property that stays with you for a long time…
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The Blogs: When No One Really Pressed the Button: AI in War | Michal Gal
In recent weeks, a growing number of reports have pointed to the expanding role of artificial intelligence in modern warfare. From dynamic targeting in Iran to the rapid generation of strike options in Gaza, AI systems are increasingly…
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The Blogs: The Islamism Paradox: Why the Middle East Confronted It—and the West Won’t | Tim Orr
Something has already changed across the Middle East, and the West hasn’t really caught up. Governments that once tolerated islamist movements have turned against them—decisively. Egypt didn’t try to manage the Muslim Brotherhood; it…
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‘Buffer zones’ come to California, as a lawmaker proposes limiting protests near houses of worship
A California lawmaker is introducing a bill that would create a buffer zone around houses of worship, the latest effort by lawmakers to respond to protests against Israel that have taken place outside synagogues.
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The Blogs: Jayme Blay Awarded Anchieta Medal for Community Leadership, Brazil–Israel Ties | Silas Anastacio
São Paulo City Council to Honor Jayme Blay with Anchieta Medal and Diploma of Gratitude On April 14, 2026, the São Paulo City Council will hold a Solemn Session at Palácio Anchieta to present the Anchieta Medal and the Diploma of Gratitude…
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The Blogs: An important easy to read philosophical book | Israel Drazin
Albo: Collected Writings, edited by Shira Weiss, is an important and welcome contribution to the study of medieval Jewish philosophy, making the thought of the Spaniard Joseph Albo (1380-1444) newly accessible to contemporary readers….
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