 What do students learn when teachers express their opinions in class?There is no one conclusion regarding the merits or otherwise of teachers telling students where they stand on political or controversial issues. It is a debate we in Israel must have openly. Hevron: Where an elevator is not just an elevatorThis Shabbat's Torah reading tells the story of Abraham's purchase of what became The Cave of the Patriarchs, the site visited by almost 1 million people each year. Not all of those who come can pray there. Jews out, Arabs inA hard look at the Supreme Court decison banning right wing candidates but leaving anti-Israel Arabs in the running. So you think this is collective punishment?Let me show you collective punishment. Research on PA women's rights violations that does not blame IsraelIs this going to be a new trend in academic research in the Palestinian Authority? Don't count on it. How does Israel violate the Rights of PA Women? Let me count the waysAn examination of the state of women's rights in the Palestinian Authority - and how that connects to Israel. Help the Philippine kids, don't give them traumasInstead of entitlement and victimization, professionals and organizations should be telling the Filipino mothers and children that Israel was glad to host them and provide them with an enduring experience, but it is time for them to go home. Why I am not upset with the dwindling American Jewish populationJews behind clouds were never a detriment to our collective identity. Who's afraid of Naela Ayesh of “Naela and the Intifada”?While the Israeli "occupation" is the reason given for Arab Palestinian misery and lack of freedom, that is not what I came away with from the film. |
