Israel: A nation refined in flames
How do we connect Holocaust Remembrance Day with Memorial Day for Israel's Fallen Soldiers?
How do we connect Holocaust Remembrance Day with Memorial Day for Israel's Fallen Soldiers?

Some thoughts about the days that a part mournful and part celebration of the indestructibility of the Jewish heart and soul.

How is it that Jew-hating violence, murders, and massacres occurred most recently on the last day of Pesach? How can this be a coincidence?

A new book claims that FDR and key cabinet officials blocked calls by Jewish organizations for the bombing of the Auschwitz killing center.

Jay Shapiro talks about the significance of the days marked between Holocaust Remembrance Day and Memorial Day for Israel's Fallen Soldiers.

How American Jews defend living in a land that no longer offers security, equality or a future.

Making sense of current history.

Is anti-Semitism making a comeback in Europe? Was the Holocaust uniquely Jewish or is there a universal lesson to be learned?

Eugene Lebovitz survived Hitler's Holocaust to become a hero in Israel's War of Independence.

Child survivor of the Holocaust saved by non-Jews. A story of miracles and gifts.

Does the new law enacted in Poland indicate that Europe is trying to rewrite the history of the Holocaust?

Rena Quint survived the horrors of the Holocaust because of six mothers and many angels.

The life-changing potential inherent in time.

Will California synagogue be the last target of violence at a place of worship?

More than 70 years after the Holocaust, it seems that forgetfulness overcomes memory and anti-Semitism is growing alarmingly.

An anti-Semitic caricature in the New York Times and a murderous attack on in the middle of a holiday. This undermines the sense of security

Anti-Semitic cartoons and gunfire are both deadly.

Why Netanyahu Is Still Far From Secure.

Jay Shapiro looks at the countries of the region and expresses his joy at having lived in a Jewish and democratic state.

Why does the Jewish-American liberal side insist on repairing the world in the context of peace, knowing that this is an hopeless challenge?

American movie producer supporting Jews living in Israel.

Flyers trying to avoid Boeing's 737 Max planes could unknowingly book a flight on one.

What do Democrats really want from a 2020 candidate?

How religious tolerance is an American invention and why being a better Jew makes you a better American.

The Exodus: Aliyah both general and individual, can be factors leading to redemption of the Jews in general as well as Jews individually.

When will the Messiah finally come? And how might that take place?

Gil Hoffman talks about the schism between Israeli and American Jews and how it has been exacerbated recently by politics in both countries.

Arthur Rabinovitz shares his raw pain at mourning the death of his child.

Jay Shapiro thinks that the current polling method has gone bankrupt in the last election.

A former State Department official talks about the way to fight against the extremists in Islam.

Will Palestinian terror kill the path to peace through economic prosperity?

What is the current situation in the world, and what might it mean in terms of the redemption process?

Passover is a very special observance that marks not only the deliverance of the Jewish people, but looks forwards to a future redemption

What are some of the memories which shape you, and what is your favorite Passover memory?

Certain things brought on Aliyah may be crucial in the process of adjustment.

David Yehuda Yates shares tales of terror and miracles.

Matzot and mitzvot have more in common than spelling.

Israeli journalist Anshel Pfeffer talks about how Netanyahu uses fear and loathing to win elections.

What happens when the son of a prominent Messianic leader leaves Christianity?

What is the good answer for those who ask who are the Jewish people, and what are they doing here?

Are non-Jews able to observe Passover and other Torah commandments?

Michael Wardian, an American ultra-marathoner, ran across Israel and set the fastest-known time for Israel’s National trail.

It appears that the raid may have taken out an Iranian WMD site in Hama, Syria, that appeared to be modeled on the disputed site in Iran.

Paris photojournalist recounts capturing Notre Dame fire.

Many people today struggle with questions of historicity, meaning – did the Exodus really happen? Here is the answer for them.

The ‘speaking mouth’ of Passover: Letting the world know that G-d is one.

Hear about the connection of Passover to the state of Israel, the IDF, politics and Jewish Mysticism.

Gil Hoffman analyzes the strategy of the 11 parties that made it in to the next Knesset

Matti Friedman pays homage to little known individuals whose lives as Arab Muslims was a sacrifice that led to the birth of the state.

Batya Ruddell shares stories and advice for families of kids who have paved a new path.

A most eventful week.

Will the new Knesset be better than the one before it? Is the fact that the prime minister was not replaced good or bad?

Shabbat HaGadol is more than a pointer towards Pesach - it is the major postscript to it.

How attempts to persuade Jews not to immigrate to Israel by means of 'facts' do not achieve their goal.

Are you subconsciously making investment mistakes?

Prof. Lior Sternfeld thinks that "Likud's popularity is the part of the global trend of right-wing politics".

An Israeli political expert talks about the strengths and weaknesses of Binyamin Netanyahu.

The prime minister says he is already talking to his partners. Who are they, and is there any chance for surprises?

A politics professor from the Hebrew University talks about the mistakes of Benny Gantz and the chances that Netanyahu completes his term.

A former State Department official who led the outreach to the Muslim world after the 9/11 attacks.
