Why Doesn’t the U.S. Recognize Israeli Sovereignty over West Jerusalem?
The status of west Jerusalem, after all, isn't disputed by anyone.
June 30, 2015
America Fiddles While Syria Burns
An indelible stain that can mark the Obama legacy forever.
A report on the Syrian civil war notes that, among the combatants, the regime of Bashar al-Assad has led the way in slaughtering civilians and committing war crimes. Yet, writes Frederic Hof, the Obama administration has been indifferent to Syrians’ plight—most likely out of deference to Iran:
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America Fiddles While Syria Burns
An indelible stain that can mark the Obama legacy forever.
An Egyptian TV Show Depicts Jews in a Surprisingly Positive—but Sanitized—Light
It doesn't extend a kind hand to Israel, however.
Jonathan Sacks Tackles Religious Violence
He has a new book out on terrorism and religious fundamentalism.
Is Israel’s Chief Rabbinate Beyond Repair?
Perhaps it's time for the Modern Orthodox to reject the institution altogether.