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)

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)

Why I’m Bidding farewell to Ben & Jerry’s and their *Half Baked Morals

On Monday, Ben & Jerry’s decision to boycott what they describe as “the occupied Palestinian territory” made headlines. Apparently, the Board intended to boycott all of Israel, but Unilever, their parent company, blocked their *half-baked idea (Sorry. I couldn’t *resist). Continue reading Why I’m Bidding farewell to Ben & Jerry’s and their *Half Baked Morals

Who Is Sarah Halimi and Why You Should Care (Published in The Times of Israel)

Writing an article about the horrifically violent and senseless murder of Sarah Halimi seemed superfluous, especially two weeks after the verdict. But when a friend (and several others I polled) had no knowledge of the case and its aftermath, I Continue reading Who Is Sarah Halimi and Why You Should Care (Published in The Times of Israel)