September 24
For a Growing Number of Arabs, Iran—Not Israel—Is the True Threat
One family, twice made refugees by the mullahs’ depredations.
A California University Celebrates a Terrorist for Her Violent Career
Even Facebook and YouTube don’t want to take part.
An Epic Novel-Turned-Celebrated-Play Puts a Jewish Face on the Supposed Evils of Capitalism
The Lehman Trilogy repackages old anti-Semitism for a new audience.
What a Summer of Visiting Prisons Taught a Rabbi about Family and Community
Primed for criminality during their childhoods.
September 23
Israel Keeps Saving the World from Nuclear Threats
Audacious, risky, dangerous—and effective.
The Dark Side of Holocaust Education
Why should educating children about “hate” provide an antidote to anti-Semitism?
Hizballah Is Moving Its Drug and Money-Laundering Operation to Paraguay
Helping Latin American cartels to smuggle “black cocaine.”
On a Spiritual Quest for Authenticity, Americans Trade Religion for Advertising Campaigns and Internet Newsfeeds
The strange new religion of the self.
High Holiday Prayers Set to Music—Persian Style
Accompanied by a master player of the santur.
September 22
What Does International Law Say about Settlements in Occupied Territory? If Israel Does It, It’s Illegal
Not a double standard, but no standard at all.
Russia Extends Its Influence into Lebanon
Putin wants to be the Middle East’s indispensable intermediary.
Qatar Supports Hamas, Spreads Anti-Israel Propaganda, and Is Cozy with Iran
Not a potential friend.
A Rediscovered Prayer by a Medieval Rabbinic Giant
Naḥmanides and the Catalonian liturgy.
Photographs of Death Camp Inmates Shouldn’t Be Called “Poignant”
The Met’s Birkenau blunder.