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The Startup Nation is now the AI Nation:

Jewish Communal Schools must learn from Israel

Children in Israel learn to think with AI, not against it, from very young ages. The American Jewish day school system has not. And that is the problem this column is about. Opinion.

Jewish Communal Schools must learn from Israel

Israel’s best friend won’t be there forever

Simply put, the strategic lesson of the Trump years is not that America can be relied upon - it is that Israel has been fortunate enough to have a true friend in the White House at a critical moment, and that it should use that fortune to make itself permanently less reliant on whoever comes next. Opinion.

Israel’s best friend won’t be there forever

The Year of Aliyah

A major financial opening for Diaspora Jews has arrived, signed in the Knesset on March 30. Read about it below along with a message for decision makers. Op-ed.

The Year of Aliyah

Jabotinsky's Pesach lessons:

For this hard-to-be-a-Jew year

Jabotinsky anticipated the recurring need to answer, to defend, to explain - and sometimes simply to endure. Read and gain strength.

For this hard-to-be-a-Jew year

Jabotinsky's teachings:

"Silence is despicable. So is inaction."

Jabotinsky’s words of many years ago are still relevant today. Opinion.

"Silence is despicable. So is inaction."

Israeli-American NYC refugee writing from a Bomb Shelter

As I move from home to shelter and back, as the sirens wail amid the boom of missile interceptions, I hear Jabotinsky's words: “We hold that Zionism is moral and just. And since it is moral and just, justice must be done, no matter whether Joseph or Simon or Ivan or Achmed agree with it or not." Op-ed.

Israeli-American NYC refugee writing from a Bomb Shelter

A warning from Zev Jabotinsky

History repeats itself - and Jewish history is rife with tragedy after tragedy. The warning signs are once again unmistakable. Opinion.

A warning from Zev Jabotinsky

Ben-Zion Netanyahu:

'The Holocaust never ended: It continues all the time'

The reality for Jewish people living in increasingly hostile nations is no longer theoretical, and no longer distant. Reciprocity is vital. Opinion.

'The Holocaust never ended: It continues all the time'

New Jersey-watch:

Jews attacked, Jews arrested, Jews on trial

When a Jewish man is violently attacked at a synagogue and the rescuer is prosecuted while the attacker walks free, the message is unmistakable: Jews are not safe in New Jersey. Opinion.

Jews attacked, Jews arrested, Jews on trial

Diaspora Jews: what’s your Plan B?

Aliya now has to be a central point for every Zionist organization. Those who don’t make aliya, are making a choice to stay. And if they choose to stay, then Jews need to learn to fight. Opinion.

Diaspora Jews: what’s your Plan B?

Mordechai David and Hadar Muchtar, thank you!

Meet two people who refuse to hand over public streets to the mobs who claim they "defend democracy." Opinion.

Mordechai David and Hadar Muchtar, thank you!

The story of Dr. Max Naumann:

Is history repeating tself?

Assimilated German Jews insisted that Jews had nothing to fear if they behaved correctly, shed their national identity, rejected Zionism, and embedded themselves wholly within German society. Sound familiar? Opinion.

Is history repeating tself?

WZO Congress:

Unity means everyone is represented

WZO must represent all law-abiding members of the Zionist family. A Zionist Congress that boycotts Zionists is failing to promote unity at this critical time. Opinion.

Unity means everyone is represented

Jewish blood is cheap in Britain

Antisemitic violence does not stay in history books. It finds its way into our houses of worship, our streets, our lives. A call to action. Opinion.

Jewish blood is cheap in Britain

They hated Jabotinsky then. They hate Netanyahu now.

Jabotnisky's heirs are not in hiding anymore and there is no British Mandate the left can sell them out to. The right won democratic elections, and the left has to accept that fact without resorting to anti-democratic violent protests where they carry signs about "saving democracy". Opinion.

They hated Jabotinsky then. They hate Netanyahu now.

Wars have winners and losers

Countries that win wars they did not want to wage, but who retook territory while doing so, are not 'occupiers'. Those who lose the war they instigated, pay a price for their aggression. That's how the world works. Opinion.

Wars have winners and losers

Zionists Worldwide vs. the LIberal Progressive Diaspora

At the upcoming World Zionist Congress, Betar USA and the ZOA Coalition will proudly stand for a Zionism that is unapologetically pro-Israel, pro-security, pro-Judea/Samaria—and in complete alignment with Israel’s elected government. Opinion.

Zionists Worldwide vs. the LIberal Progressive Diaspora

Betar USA leader reinstated as delegate to World Zionist Congress

World Zionist Congress lifts ban on Betar USA head Ronn Torossian, permitting him to serve as a delegate.

Betar USA leader reinstated as delegate to World Zionist Congress

UJA donates $1 million to Gaza:

Insanity or worse?

How nice to pat yourself on the back for your aid to the implacable enemies who are starving Jewish hostages, thereby joining the ranks of useful Jewish idiots in every generation. Opinion.

Insanity or worse?

When silence betrays

A call to American Jewish leadership about the urgency of courage in facing antisemitism. Opinion.

When silence betrays

The Knesset:

Proposed bill taxing foreign political NGOs is a legitimate tool

Foreign NGOs shouldn’t be allowed to harm the Jewish State. Diaspora Jewish organizations would do well to tend to their own flock first. Opinion.

Proposed bill taxing foreign political NGOs is a legitimate tool

Trump Is doing what we begged Biden to do

For years, we asked for federal enforcement, investigations, holding back federal funding to fight campus antisemitism - so why are some of us so afraid when it happens? Opinion.

Trump Is doing what we begged Biden to do

Vice Chair. of Betar Worldwide:

'Two ways to fight antisemitism - fight or flight'

Ronn Torossian, Vice Chair. of Betar Worldwide & Chair. of Betar US: We are living in very dark days for the Jewish people. Ultimately, the Jewish people will only be safe here in Israel.

'Two ways to fight antisemitism - fight or flight'

'We are not Jews with trembling knees'

Jabotinsky’s Betar worldwide is the growing link in the chain begun by Jabotinsky anf continued by Menachem Begin. Opinion.

'We are not Jews with trembling knees'

Jabotinsky’s tale of the 4 sons

A different way of looking at the four sons in the context of recent hisory - with a twist in discussing the third one.

Jabotinsky’s tale of the 4 sons

Should Jews support a Rabbi accused of destroying a Nazi sign?

The problem of antisemitism is not going away. Public expressions of that antisemitism are on the rise and we can expect violence from jihadis, in Milwaukee as well. Should we do nothing? Opinion.

Should Jews support a Rabbi accused of destroying a Nazi sign?

Top Ten tough Jew movies

The IDF's miraculous achievements in this war should be the basis of movies that can join the list in this article, so why have Hollywood's Jewish producers remained largely silent? Opinion.

Top Ten tough Jew movies

In New Orleans, the chickens have come home to roost

In New Orleans, Tulane University and local officials have complicity in taking funding from Qatar and taking sides with the crowd that openly calls for jihad and intifada. And it happened - in their own city. Opinion.

In New Orleans, the chickens have come home to roost

Meta’s Oversight Board is stacking the decks against Zionism

The reality is that in 2018 Meta – which owns Facebook and Instagram - handed over content decisions to an unelected Oversight Board that it cannot fire. Read on.

Meta’s Oversight Board is stacking the decks against Zionism

There is no way to improve Israel's PR - and who cares

We cannot win and we must not try to. What matters is what we do, not what they say. Jew haters are unworthy of our time, says a PR celeb. Opinion.

There is no way to improve Israel's PR - and who cares

Meet an Arab-American Zionist Congressman

Not unlike Democrat Ritchie Torres, another young outspoken pro-Israel congressman, Hamadeh took a trip to Israel which changed his life. Op-ed.

Meet an Arab-American Zionist Congressman

The heroes who destroyed a Nazi mural

The heroes who destroyed a Nazi mural must have charges dropped. Opinion.

The heroes who destroyed a Nazi mural

Massachusetts, where self defense Is illegal

We now know that if you are attacked at antisemitic schools like Harvard and Boston University and defend yourself, you may lose your livelihood, have painful surgery and face years in jail. Opinion.

Massachusetts, where self defense Is illegal

We have nothing to apologize for

The world who watches Jews beaten in the streets of Europe will not tell our Jewish nation how to behave. Op-ed.

We have nothing to apologize for

University of Michigan: Dangerous for Jews

It’s an unsafe time at the University of Michigan and many other places for American Jews. Where are the Jewish counter protests? Opinion.

University of Michigan: Dangerous for Jews

Can you believe it? Biden is still talking "ceasefire"

Fake news of a ceasefire followed Netanyahu to the USA. In a great deed, Netanyahu responded rightfully with action - eliminating mass murderer Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah. Op-ed.

Can you believe it? Biden is still talking "ceasefire"

Safe Schools for Jews

The question of where to spend hundreds of thousands of dollars and be safe comes down to where Jews are safe, and your money is wanted. Opinion.

Safe Schools for Jews

Self-defense is off limits in Massachusetts

Shouldn't Scott Hayes be praised for having the presence of mind to defend himself from a pro-Hamas protestor who tried to choke him? Opinion.

Self-defense is off limits in Massachusetts

Will Biden-Harris respond to terrorist murder of an American Jew?

Not just words of sympathy, but action. Biden-Harris must immediately urge more and stronger attacks on Hamas. Louder. Now. Today. Op-ed.

Will Biden-Harris respond to terrorist murder of an American Jew?

Are there really fine people on both sides?

Biden told delegates at the DNC: “Those protesters out in the street, they have a point." Oh, really?

Are there really fine people on both sides?

Meet Kamala Harris’ new Jewish advisor

He just happens to support dividing Jerusalem and a return to Israel’s pre-1967 suicidal armistice lines for borders. J Street – the radical left-wing organization – was quick to praise the appointmen and that is an ominous sign. Op-ed.

Meet Kamala Harris’ new Jewish advisor

Adalah In the Supreme Court: Self-hating Jews

Useful idiot Diaspora Jews actually fund this organization. Op-ed.

Adalah In the Supreme Court: Self-hating Jews

Do Jews have a future in America?

American Jews are patriotic and loyal to America, contributing in every sector, but what are they getting in return? Op-ed.

Do Jews have a future in America?

Jewish kids will soon be back on US campuses

Simply, American Jews need to take steps to protect themselves and take decisive action.

Jewish kids will soon be back on US campuses

Jews all over the world must learn to fight

Israel showed the world that Jews do not have to take antisemitism lying down. Jews have to be ready to defend themselves. Opinion.

Jews all over the world must learn to fight

A Syracuse U. professor's links to a pro-terror organization

Funded by George Soros, Al-Shabaka has been linked to terror by the Swiss government, and a Syracuse U. department head served as its Vice President, Treasurer and Director. Op-ed.

A Syracuse U. professor's links to a pro-terror organization

Al Shabaka, the Palestinian Arab policy network

Swiss Government actions explose links of Soros-funded Syracuse University professor to terror. Opinion.

Al Shabaka, the Palestinian Arab policy network

Syracuse U. didn't wait for October 7th to harrass Jews

Faculty members endorsed resistance and boycotts against Israel before Oct 7 in a private college with one of the largest Jewish populations of any private university. Op-ed.

Syracuse U. didn't wait for October 7th to harrass Jews

While we mourn, others celebrate murders of Jews and Americans

They are elebrating murders of Americans and Israelis in Syracuse University where Jewish students live in fear, they are turning New York City into a no-go zone for Jews. Op-ed.

While we mourn, others celebrate murders of Jews and Americans

Jews are not safe in New York State - at Syracuse U.

Our greatest nightmares as Jews are coming true. It is happening again. Op-ed.

Jews are not safe in New York State -  at Syracuse U.

Silence Is despicable: History Is repeating itself

The Jewish people are strong and we must teach our kids in America to be strong today, and show them pride and power. Israeli kids know that. Opinion.

Silence Is despicable: History Is repeating itself

What's safer? Jerusalem and Tel Aviv or NYC, Chicago and Frisco?

Urban Israelis let their children go out to play, shop in stores where things are not locked up, and enjoy life. What can you say about life in big city USA? Op-ed.

What's safer? Jerusalem and Tel Aviv or NYC, Chicago and Frisco?

Jews as political simpletons

Jabotinsky wisely said: "You must not meet halfway those who do not want to meet you.”. Op-ed.

Jews as political simpletons

Murderers as trusted media sources

There is no Hippocratic Oath for those in the media or in the PR industry. It shows. An expose by an insider. Op-ed.

Murderers  as trusted media sources

Israel was not created to appease its foreign allies

There is nobody and nothing for which to apologize. As Jabotinsky said about such cases, we must fold our arms and calmly tell our accusers to "go to Hell." Op-ed.

Israel was not created to appease its foreign allies

Reinstate Eylon Levy Immediately

He has mastered the art of pushing back in a world where Israel is regularly condemned. Why is that a problem for Israeli PR? It should be just the opposite. Whose cheese has he moved? Opinion.

Reinstate Eylon Levy Immediately

We said 'Never Again' and we meant it!

Whether Chuck Schumer likes it or not! Opinion.

We said 'Never Again' and we meant it!

Hypocrites - and anti-Semites

Catherine Philp, World Affairs Editor of the Times of London this week in a journalist forum with hundreds of journalists covering the Gaza war claimed no proof of Hamas sexual violence. No use fighting that kind of closed mind. Opinion.

Hypocrites - and anti-Semites

Rami Davidian: A story of Israeli heroism

A talk with Rami Davidian, who saved 750 lives On October 7th.

Rami Davidian: A story of Israeli heroism

Will October 7, 2023 be a holiday?

Recognizing a Palestinian State will ensure that October 7th is remembered as Palestinian Independence Day, a holiday and a reward for terror. How October 7th will be remembered is a question of history. Op-ed.

Will October 7, 2023 be a holiday?