How Excuses and Silence Help Terrorists (Published in The Times of Israel)

Unless you are living under a rock, which could be a relief these days, you know that innocent Israelis were brutally attacked by the terror organization, Hamas early this past Saturday morning. Like ISIS, they did what barbaric terrorists do: Continue reading How Excuses and Silence Help Terrorists (Published in The Times of Israel)

Is Israel An Apartheid State (Published in The Times of Israel)

The word “apartheid” has been used, misused and abused for decades. It is a ubiquitous favorite of the current woke mob composed of misguided so-called humanitarians popping up on American college campuses and in cities around the globe. Words matter. Continue reading Is Israel An Apartheid State (Published in The Times of Israel)

Five Myths Regarding the War in Israel (Published in The Times of Israel)

Israel’s Response Should be Proportionate. The word “proportionate” refers to a situation where things are in proportion or in balance with one another. But what does that word mean during war? Especially after the most appalling atrocities Jews have seen Continue reading Five Myths Regarding the War in Israel (Published in The Times of Israel)

A Primer on the Latest Israeli Political Mess (Published in The Times of Israel)

When my neighbor commented that to him, as a non-Jew and non-expert on Middle Eastern politics, Israel is starting to feel like Iran, I stopped in my tracks. Maybe he is right. Israel’s image is suffering in Europe, here in Continue reading A Primer on the Latest Israeli Political Mess (Published in The Times of Israel)

Five Ways to Stay Sane While Traveling this Summer (Published in the Times of Israel)

Flight cancellations, lost luggage and stranded travelers have dampened the joy of travel these past few months. It seems unfair that now that the world has re-opened, it’s harder than ever to navigate. Everyone wants out at the same time Continue reading Five Ways to Stay Sane While Traveling this Summer (Published in the Times of Israel)