Judaism
Three Things Sheldon Adelson Taught Me
Sheldon Adelson taught me lessons about politics, business and management. More importantly, he taught me to be a better person.
Is the European Union Combating or Whitewashing Anti-Semitism?
International Holocaust Remembrance Day should signal a real commitment to respect and protect living Jews—not merely stand in moments of silence for six million dead Jews.
Reflections on the Extraordinary Life of Sheldon Adelson
Sheldon Adelson did what he thought was right, in business and in every other part of his life.
Civility Isn't What America Needs
When it comes to the most important things in life, you should toss civility aside and fight for what's right with everything you have.
Jewish Man Run over by Driver Yelling Anti-Semitic Slurs at Hanukkah Ritual
The incident occurred as the congregation was preparing to light the menorah for Hanukkah at the University of Kentucky's Jewish Student Center in Lexington.
The Real Hanukkah: More than a 'Jewish Christmas'
Hanukkah is not meant to be a universal holiday—it's unquestionably particularist, celebrating the stubborn, age-old insistence of our people to maintain its ways and customs.
What Do You Say on Hanukkah? Prayers, Songs, Quotes for Festival of Lights
Hanukkah (or Chanukah) starts tonight so it's time for a refresher on the blessings and a new song that came out this year that's perfect for the festivities.
Trump Proves the Most Philo-Semitic President—To America's Benefit
The Trump administration effectuated a total sea change on Israel, its adversaries and the adversaries of America.
Fighting Anti-Semitism: Lessons From Kristallnacht
We must recognize that racial hatred is not a uniquely Jewish problem, and that what starts with the Jews, seldom ever ends with the Jews.
There is No Jewish Vote—There are Two, Diametrically Opposed
In less than three weeks, Jews will vote in accordance with their values; the question is whether those values will be derived from Judaism or progressivism.
Are Jews Indigenous People? Here's What a Native American Jew Thinks
As indigenous people who reclaimed our ancestral homeland, we must be sensitive to others undergoing that same process.
Our Collective Responsibility Is to Never Forget the Holocaust
Take your children to a Holocaust memorial or a museum. Invite a survivor to your school, church or community organization.
We are Concerned as Americans, and Appalled as Orthodox Jews
New York's edict pits religious conscience against civic responsibility. That is not supposed to happen in America.
Are Bill De Blasio and Andrew Cuomo Targeting New York City's Jews?
It's time for a U.S. Department of Justice investigation.
Don't Further Delay the Amy Coney Barrett Confirmation
The American people deserve a prompt Supreme Court confirmation process.
What the United Nations Gets Wrong About Fighting Anti-Semitism
Censorship cannot reverse hate. Only more contact with Jews, deeper understanding of the Holocaust and Nazi ideology, and knowledge of Israel's ancient and modern history can change people's beliefs and behaviors.
How Are Orthodox Jews Observing the High Holidays During the Pandemic?
Rabbi Moshe Hauer of the Orthodox Union said that the coronavirus pandemic has "changed life for the faith community."
College Administrators Must Address Anti-Semitism on Their Campuses
The International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance's definition of anti-Semitism is the gold standard to adopt.
The Time Is Now for a Jewish Civil Rights Movement
Now is the perfect time to seize the moment and launch a new, forward-thinking movement.
A Long and Winding Road Toward Peace—and an Unfinished Personal Journey
A word on the truly historic peace agreement between Israel and the UAE.
The NAACP Needs to Fix Its Farrakhan and Anti-Semitism Problem
The refusal to break ties with a chapter led by a Nation of Islam supporter has put the venerable civil rights organization's allies in a dificult position.
Ilhan Omar's Soviet Anti-Semitism
Ilhan Omar knows exactly what she is doing when she targets Israel and the Jewish people.
I Was Harassed and Persecuted on Campus Just for Being a Zionist
The former vice president of the undergraduate student government at USC explains why she resigned.
Seth Rogen's Rant and the Real Lessons of Modern Jewish History
Contrary to what Seth Rogen believes, Israel is needed as a Jewish state.
A Warning From a Smoldering Bible in Portland
It is a very, very ominous sign about the direction of our society.
Seth Rogen Says He Was 'Fed Lies About Israel'
"If it is for religious reasons, I don't agree with it, because I think religion is silly. If it is for truly the preservation of Jewish people, it makes no sense," Rogen said on a podcast episode of "WTF with Marc Maron."
Reflections on Bridge-Building
The consul general of Israel in New York shares his final op-ed before returning home.
My Friend John Lewis Made the World a Better Place
A former congresswoman who served with John Lewis looks back on the legacy of a civil rights icon.
The Predicament of Liberal American Jews
The modern American Left is no friend of either the Jewish people or the Jewish state.
John Lewis Was a Champion of Black-Jewish Ties. We Must Build on His Legacy
Now, more than ever, we must learn from the example set by a great man.