Tom Stoppard reveals his Jewish self in ‘Leopoldstadt’
Thane Rosenbaum | Jewish Journal via JNS
There is no small amount of irony in Tom Stoppard’s latest play, “Leopoldstadt,” dazzling audiences on Broadway at...
Can American Jews make demands on Israel if they don’t live there?
Blake Flayton | Jewish Journal via JNS
News recently broke that controversial, far-right, likely soon-to-be government minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, while in coalition talks with prime...
Israel’s Supreme Court must stay independent
The issue has been brewing for quite some time. The far-right and ultra-Orthodox parties in prime minister-designate Benjamin Netanyahu’s anticipated coalition government are unhappy...
Psalm for a dark year
In November 1941, a radio program aired in time for Thanksgiving. Called “Psalm for a Dark Year,” it was written and produced by Norman...
Letters to the Editor: November 25
No reason to rush into war with Russia
At last, someone is saying “wait a minute” to the stampede to aid Ukraine (Opinions, “Israel should...
Why celebrate David Ben-Gurion Day in the USA?
Doug Seserman | Special to the JT
“Who is David Ben-Gurion”? If you had asked me this question as a kid, I would have answered...
Parshat Toldot: The battle over a birthright
Isaac and Rebecca go on to endure 20 childless years until their prayers are answered, and Rebecca finally conceives. She experiences a difficult pregnancy...
We need to debunk longstanding Jewish-Black zero-sum assumptions
By Zev Eleff | Special to the JT
Two weekends ago, I had a troubling encounter with American sport, apart from the Phillies’ unfortunate defeat...
Should Jewish students be afraid on campus?
Mitchell Bard | JNS
I was a big fan of the TV show “M*A*S*H.” One of the most iconic scenes occurred during the first season,...
Western governments have cracked down on Russia, why not Iran?
Jonathan Harounoff and Jason M. Brodsky | JNS
Russia and Iran, two of the world’s most deeply entrenched autocracies, both led by megalomaniacs, are facing...