Here I respond to Israeli current events – to what is happening within the country and what is happening internationally regarding Israel. My views are still evolving and my writing will reflect my continuing growth and exploration of the issues. I examine academic writings in the fields of history, sociology and political science, as well as opinion pieces and analyses that appear in the media.
I do not promise to be consistent because my political views are still changing as I learn more. I do promise to be provocative and perhaps a bit irritating to some. Feel free to express your thoughts and your agreements and disagreements with me: I value debate, respectful debate, and anticipate engaging with my readers.
The latest UN Resolution declares that the so-called Israeli Occupation of Palestine is an obstacle to Palestinian women’s rights. I actually read the resolution; I wonder how many people did. Let me tell you...
A few days ago, Kian’s classmates (one of the Philippine children scheduled for deportation this summer) demonstrated in front of the airport detention center in which he was being held. They shouted out against...
And why I am not upset with the dwindling American Jewish population… Is it heresy for me to say that? To say that the loss of Jews within the greater American population does not...
I am forced to admit to a very unpleasant truth. The exact circumstances of Solomon Takah’s killing matter only to the determination of justice and guilt in that particular instance. It does not matter,...
This is my original version of an op-ed that was first published in Israel National News on 18.6.2019 with editorial comments added. * * * * * * * * * * I had...
Are proposed efforts to make changes in the way the Judicial Branch of government works a threat to our democracy or is the way it currently works the threat? Moshe Koppel, Bar Ilan professor...
A cute map shows countries labelled with the literal translations of their names. Spain, for example, apparently means “Land of Many Rabbits”, Mali means “Hippopotamus”, Sierra Leone is “Lion Mountains”. How does this map...
The owner of a McDonald’s in Tel Aviv, who boycotts Jews who live in Judea&Samaria has applied to get a franchise in Ben Gurion Airport. In Israel, there is a law against boycotters. It...
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