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In geopolitics, as in physics, systems do not return neatly to equilibrium once disturbed. The world carries its traumas forward. Empires leave gravitational fields; conflicts cast aftershocks across generations; institutions remember. This…

Reflections on a day in the South with Geerz & Parshat Noach

This week, among many other classic stories of Genesis, we read about Noah. We see a curious idea as he finishes his journey in the Ark. In his commentary on the Parsha, Rabbi Lord…

Is the Muslim Brotherhood from Qatar and Türkiye Going to Take Over Gaza?

Many Israelis are fearful that the multinational stabilization force for Gaza will be formed mainly of military personnel from Türkiye and Qatar. The mouthpieces of…

What if the Torah’s only “perfect” hero was never meant to be flawless, but rather, perfectly suited to his moment?

Years ago, I attended a lecture at London Business School where the speaker introduced a compelling idea: the concept of…

When Donald Trump told reporters on Monday that Hamas “still has a chance to behave” but that he “could ask Israel to return and eradicate Hamas” if they don’t, the comment sounded almost casual — a simple warning to a terror…

Eliyahu Margalit, known affectionately as “Churchill,” was laid to rest this week in his beloved home, Kibbutz Nir Oz.

For decades, Eliyahu managed the kibbutz’s cattle branch and horse stables, and was known for his deep love of…

You have heard the truth. It is another Iron Lady who changed the history of Japan, which was just a dream even yesterday.

Today is October 21, 2025, a historic day for Japan. The morning in Tokyo began like any other, but by sunset, the…

(Even Though Whites Tried to Make It Theirs)

Introduction

If Part 1 reclaimed Christianity’s African origins, Part 2 reveals how that same faith—once rooted in Africa—was distorted through conquest and colonization, and yet redeemed by…

When Noach leaves the ark, he witnesses a sight of destruction and desolation that is difficult for us to comprehend. All animal life on earth, other than the few of each species that had remained on board his vessel, had utterly perished. We…

With a cease-fire agreement now in place between Israel and Hamas, international media is rightly focused on the release of the Israeli hostages, the withdrawal maps, and the rehabilitation of Gaza. Yet one key victim of the October 7…