Why Jews Stopped Reading the Bible, and Why Some Have Begun Again
Monthly Essay
June 2026
Monthly Essay
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Stalemate Is Better Than a Deal with Iran
Neither war nor peace is the best course.
Anti-Zionists Don’t Belong in Rabbinical Seminaries
“If there are no Jews, there is no Torah.”
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An unlawful order for recusal.
Why Liberals Need the Judeo-Christian Tradition Too
In God’s Image.
Religion Requires Showing Up
A leading scholar of faith in America is skeptical about a Christian revival.
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May 26, 2026
Bone of My Bone
By Devorah GoldmanThe modern world claims mastery of medicine and nature, while stripping us of an essence known since our first days in Eden.
May 18, 2026
On “Why We Remain Jews”
By Jacob HowlandSixty years ago, Leo Strauss spoke against forsaking the Jewish heritage. Now, when assimilation appears easier than ever and when anti-Semitism has found renewed force in American politics, his message is more relevant than ever.
May 14, 2026
Coming of Age Amid the Resurrection of Zion
By Ruth R. WisseThe Gavriel Tirosh Affair and the costs of Jewish restraint.
