Could “lost” Indonesian Jews hasten Second Coming?
An evangelical Christian whisks four men from a remote Indonesian island to Israel, part of a life-long effort to gather the world’s “lost” Jews.Continue Reading →
Iraq elections expose Iran’s vulnerability
The victory of a nationalist in Iraq's elections has dealt a blow to Iran's interests and begs the question of…
Angels, demons, double standards in Trump’s Mideast
Donald Trump has withdrawn the U.S. from the Iran nuclear accord. But his criticism rings hollow in a region dripping…
Decoder Spotlight: Jaeli Rose of School Year Abroad
She wrote an article, organized a writing class and took charge of a webinar. Meet Jaeli Rose of Student Year Abroad France, our latest "Decoder in the Spotlight".Continue Reading →
Reflections on the Holocaust: Never again — for anyone
As a Jew, I can never forget the Holocaust and the slaughter of millions. But we must not persecute Palestinians…
Donald Trump plays with fire in Jerusalem
In vowing to move the U.S. embassy in Israel to Jerusalem, Donald Trump has torn up the diplomatic rule book,…
Balfour: Dirty word or golden key?
It was a 67-word letter penned by a UK diplomat a century ago. But the Balfour Declaration still resonates through Israel and the Palestinian territories.Continue Reading →
Iran outpacing Saudi Arabia in Middle East struggle
Rivalry between Iran and Saudi Arabia, aspirants for leadership of the Islamic world, is at the crux of conflict across…
With Trump, hopes fade for Palestinian state beside Israel
Donald Trump may have abandoned Washington's commitment to a Palestinian state living alongside Israel. But the dream of a two-state…
Why Saudi Arabia-Qatar tensions are so important
The region is energy-rich, torn by conflict and at the epicenter of a struggle between Saudi Arabia and Iran. All reasons why the blockade of Qatar matters.Continue Reading →