Opinion

For decades, the mayor of the world’s largest Jewish city outside Israel made a point of standing with its Jewish community. Mamdani’s first day did something else entirely.

What we witnessed that Shabbat was something far rarer and more precious than a Test match victory: a glimpse of genuine Jewish unity. 

Parashat Vayechi shows Jacob warning against unchecked enthusiasm, teaching that passion must be guided by judgment and responsibility.

From housing to tech to child care, Israel has made social programs work, lessons New York’s next mayor could learn.

Tehran’s streets erupt with defiance. Will Washington support change or repeat past mistakes with Iran’s regime?

Zionism thrived on diversity, but rising orthodoxy risks shrinking the movement and alienating Jews with differing views on religion and policy.

Israel is vibrant but imperfect; history shows that true leaders, despite flaws, can guide the country toward a brighter future.

Israel has crushed Hamas militarily, but the war leaves Jews abroad more exposed to antisemitism, and Israel’s global standing has been crushed.

In a region scarred by war, one society chose reconciliation. Why does global diplomacy ignore Somaliland?

Nadifa Mohamed’s novel and Israel’s recognition of Somaliland show why acknowledging marginalized lives is a matter of justice.