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January 9, 2017

Three Exemplars of Jewish Excellence at the Age of Twenty-Nine

Ben-Gurion, Strauss, and Soloveitchik.

Reflecting on the Zionist leader David Ben-Gurion, the political philosopher Leo Strauss, and the rabbi and theologian Joseph B. Soloveitchik at the end of their third decade, Eric Cohen analyzes their thought and actions at a formative moment in their intellectual development. He concludes with a reflection on Moses, the paragon of Jewish leadership:

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January 9, 2017

  1. Using International Law to Condemn Israel’s Existence

    Unleashing the dogs of lawfare.

  2. Putin Is No Partner in the War on Terror

    Russian intelligence may well be abetting terrorists.

  3. Three Exemplars of Jewish Excellence at the Age of Twenty-Nine

    Ben-Gurion, Strauss, and Soloveitchik.

  4. America Should Strengthen Its Military Alliance with Israel

    There is much to be learned from the IDF.

  5. Bach’s Religion and Bach’s Anti-Semitism

    The great composer was a devout Christian, but what did he think of the Jews?