Media literacy: Watch out. Shorthand labels can be a trap
Are the Houthis in Yemen "Iran-backed" or "Iran-aligned"? Are Hezbollah members "terrorists" or "liberators"? Labels can make a big difference.
I discovered a different Middle East in a desert and shop
I used to associate the Middle East with violence, devastation and instability. On a trip to Israel, I discovered hospitality…
Listen: Standing up for gay rights in Israel
Israel is the most gay-friendly nation in the Middle East. But it's not perfect. Listen to two activists discuss their…
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…
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Donald Trump has withdrawn the U.S. from the Iran nuclear accord.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…
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…