Hebrew Word of the Week: shiʿur

Despite a school’s good intentions to create an inclusive space, symbols meant to affirm or welcome one identity group can signal exclusion to others.

The synagogue is not a campaign rally, and the rabbi is not meant to be a partisan pundit.

Israel and its supporters must take a proactive approach in exposing these campaigns, challenging their legitimacy, and making clear that the misuse of journalism for political warfare not only endangers Israel, but endangers the very principles of a free press and democracy.

As has been demonstrated repeatedly, academia is no longer a place for open debate. Too many faculty members embrace a dangerous double standard: words they dislike are “violence,” but actual violence against their opponents can be justified.

At its core, Trump’s policy is not aimed at combating antisemitism. It’s a thinly veiled attack on higher education.

Movie audiences wait in anticipation for the demise of the Corleones’ enemies. Critics of Israel, however, who represent a far more extensive and devoted fanbase, root for terrorists to live another day.

The American experiment — and, by extension, American Jews — needs Christians to be better Christians.