Arab-Jewish Coexistence Is One of Israel’s Greatest Achievements. Political Extremists Could Undo It
Itamar Ben-Gvir promises only the Lebanonization of Israel.
October 26, 2022
An Ancient Solution to Israel’s Coming Cemetery Shortage
The ossuary.
One inevitable side effect of the Jewish state’s demographic miracle is an increasing number of the dead as well as the living. Jewish law and custom mandate strict procedures for attending to the bodies of the deceased, which include a requirement that they be buried intact in the earth, thus prohibiting cremation. As Israel is a small country, land for burial is scarce, and cemeteries are already experimenting with creative options. Shlomo Brody sets forth the case for reviving a practice that was widespread two millennia ago.
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Russia Is Attacking Ukraine with Iranian Drones. What Does This Mean for the U.S. and the Middle East?
The Islamic Republic’s best weapons are spreading far and wide.
Two Years after Samuel Paty’s Death, Islamist Violence Remains a Real Threat to France
A schoolteacher was forced into police protection after anti-Semitic abuse and intimidation.
An Ancient Solution to Israel’s Coming Cemetery Shortage
The ossuary.
The Bible’s Enduring Legacy in American Public Life, from a Jewish Perspective
A democratic republic needs something like the Bible more than Bible believers need a democratic republic.