Why the Dangers of American Peacemaking May Outweigh the Merits
Better to keep shrinking the conflict than to try, and fail, again.
February 7, 2020
In Israel, Ancient Date Palms Bloom Again
After vanishing for over a millennium.
When listing the agricultural bounty of the Land of Israel, the Hebrew Bible repeatedly mentions dates as one of the fruits that grow there in abundance. A group of Israeli researchers recently announced that they have successfully grown date palms using ancient seeds that had been found in the Judean desert. Stuart Winer and Sue Surkes write:
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Why American Jews Are Wary of Bernie Sanders
The candidate’s approach to Israel goes “way beyond criticism.”
Muslim Leaders’ Historic Visit to Auschwitz
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Reading the Bible with Kirk Douglas
The late actor’s rabbi reminisces.
In Israel, Ancient Date Palms Bloom Again
After vanishing for over a millennium.