America, Israel, and China
Tensions between the United States and China have been rising. Israel has been trying to remain in the middle, but now finds itself in the center of a house of… Read More
My Real Internal Conflict is Not One of Clashing Interests
When do my Jewish interests and American interests conflict? After much careful internal deliberation, I have concluded that they do not. Read More
Approaching Israel as American Jews, or Jewish Americans
The fulfillment of the Jewish dream has made the question of whether to prioritize our Jewish identity or that of our country of birth more complex. Read More
The Jewish World of Alexander Hamilton
Andrew Porwancher’s The Jewish World of Alexander Hamilton dissects the Founding Father’s unique relationship to the Jewish community. Read More
Regaining our Power Through Knowledge: The Solution to Rising Anti-Semitism on Campus
An emotional connection to our Judaism cannot be our only solace. Knowledge is the solution to the problem Jewish students face today. Read More
A New Viewpoint on Diversity
Often, it seems that the people who talk about diversity never visit diverse communities. People seem to think that diversity is based on how one looks. True diversity is not… Read More
The Dangerous Descent of American Free Speech
Decisive action must be taken in the fight against individual liberties - the future of the American experiment our Founders fought to preserve is at stake. Read More
“Judge Your Kin Fairly”: The Jewish Response to Cancel Culture
The internet leaves people free to judge and shame others without remorse. Should Jews take part in this culture of shame, or would Jewish tradition say this is taking accountability… Read More
The Tanakh Roots of Core American Values
To many, what constitutes American values is obvious: private property, civil liberties, the rule of law, and political equality, to name a few. But these values are hardly exclusively American. Read More
Einstein’s Recalculation of Zionism
Walter Isaacson’s 2007 biography of Albert Einstein—Einstein, His Life and Universe—provides a compelling and detailed account of the scientist’s life as well as insights into his scientific and political views. Read More