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Pray Go On
I’ve never been able to pray, whatever that is. I remember trying to back when I was a kid in church but always kept hearing TV theme songs in my head.

Three Years After October 7, Israelis Parallel Americans’ Post-9/11 Mood Swings
Such confusion and frustration three years later is logical.

Baseball’s Bounce Through the American Founding
As the Dodgers continue their march toward a World Series three-peat during America’s 250th year, it’s worth revisiting the relationship between baseball and the American Founding.

Building After Destruction: The Resilience of Am Yisrael
The story of Am Yisrael is one of a people that has endured extraordinary suffering and nevertheless continues to look ahead with faith and hope.

Light and Joy
Inspired by the unbridled bliss of the Simchat Torah holiday, I promised myself that whenever I am overwhelmed, I will focus on things that remind me of why I should be grateful.

On Counterfeit Meaning: Flower Children to Manson, Gen Z to Hamas
How can something as beautiful as the search for a meaningful life connect to something as evil as murder?

Voter ID Proposition: Not Important, But Not Terrible
Proposition 39 can do little harm, might do a little good and is nothing to rush to the ramparts about.

Nobel Rewards Anti-Israel Crusade
Just as disturbing as the award itself has been the satisfaction with which it has been greeted across much of the international press, television and political establishment.

Will the Saudis Look to Israel?
10,000 frontline Houthi militia could determine the outcome of this month’s election and indirectly select the Jewish state’s next leader.
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