This decision comes after repeated ceasefire violations by Hamas and intelligence reports indicating that the terror group was using the pause in fighting to plan another large-scale attack, similar to the horrific events of October 7. [Miriam Gershenson]
Israel’s Resumed War Against Hamas is Defensive and Justified Read More »
Israel, Miriam Gershenson, Opinion, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
On Purim and we will read the story of how Haman, a descendant of Amalek, persuaded Achashveros, King of Persia, to destroy the Jews. But it’s also the story of our time! Once again Persia threatens to destroy the Jews, only this time its name has changed. We no longer call it Persia, we call it Iran. [Rabbi Bernhard H. Rosenberg]
OpEd: Purim and the Holocaust Read More »
Antisemitism, Bernhard H. Rosenberg-Rabbi, Israel, Jewish Religion, Middle East, Opinion, Staff and Bylined Contributors
Israel’s softheartedness is a big problem. I’m not advocating that Israelis copy the inhuman, atrocious behavior of our enemies, but there must be a change from Israel trying to please the UN (won’t happen), the EU (won’t happen), the International Red Cross (won’t happen), and so many other individuals and groups (won’t happen). [Steve Kramer]
OpEd: Israel Must Be Prickly Like a Porcupine Read More »
Antisemitism, International, Israel, Jewish Religion, Middle East, Opinion, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Steve Kramer
There are many psychological, historical and political approaches to why antisemitism is on the rise these days. But it took Seth MacFarlane to provide the best explanation. [Thomas Hoffman]
OpEd: Among Youth, It’s ‘Cool’ to Support the ‘Bad Guys’ Read More »
Antisemitism, Opinion, The Moderate Voice
When he adorned his suit lapel with a “Free Palestine” pin in early March, I had to wonder if he deserved his nomination for best supporting actor in The Brutalist. Did he need to do any acting to portray an antisemitic industrialist? [Bruce S. Ticker]
Actor Guy Pearce is Ill-Informed about Israel and Gaza Read More »
Antisemitism, Bruce Ticker, Holocaust, Israel, Middle East, Opinion, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Theatre, Film & Broadcast, USA
The phrase “Can a leopard change its spots?” (Jeremiah 13:23) best captures the global skepticism surrounding Ahmed al-Sharaa, Syria’s interim president since Bashar al-Assad’s ouster in December 2024. [Rabbi Dr. Michael Leo Samuel]
Alawites and Christians Targets of Mass Killings in Syria Read More »
International, Michael Leo Samuel-Rabbi, Middle East, Opinion, Staff and Bylined Contributors
Hillel of San Diego is incredibly proud and deeply grateful for the unwavering support and unity demonstrated by the San Diego State University community in response to the recent antisemitic incident at the Alpha Epsilon Pi (AEPi) fraternity house. [Karen Parry]
SDSU, Hillel Responded Forcefully to Vandalism Targeting Jewish Fraternity Read More »
Antisemitism, Opinion, San Diego County, Science, Medicine, & Education, Staff and Bylined Contributors
Events seem to be happening at an ever-increasing pace, both in Israel and in the wider world. This may have something to do with the current occupant of the White House, who appears to have set himself the task of stirring up worldwide anxiety and mayhem, probably in order to gain greater control of everything and everyone. [Dorothea Shefer-Vanson]
Ukrainian, Israeli, and British Leaders’ Different Approaches to Donald Trump Read More »
Dorothea Shefer-Vanson, International, Israel, Opinion, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
He wrote many books, including a series called The Rational Bible. I find much in them interesting, but I differ from him because he takes Bible stories literally and is usually convinced that the events really happened. I see many events as parables and read many statements as metaphors, hyperbole, and poetry. [Rabbi Dr. Israel Drazin]
Agreements and Disagreements with Dennis Prager Read More »
Israel Drazin-Rabbi Dr., Jewish Religion, News Media, Opinion, Staff and Bylined Contributors
The weekend of February 21-23 was one to remember for me as an African American, as a Jewish American, as a woman. It was deeply rewarding to be affirmed on multiple levels by the teaching and preaching of Dumisani Washington, Pastor and CEO of Institute for Black Solidarity with Israel on the Stronger Together Weekend. [Barrett Holman Leak]
Dumisani Washington Rebuilds Bridge Between San Diego’s Black and Jewish Communities Read More »
Antisemitism, Barrett Holman Leak, Israel, Jewish History, Jewish Religion, Opinion, San Diego County, Science, Medicine, & Education, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USAThe phrase used by the announcer to describe the event was that the three victims “died in captivity.” Yes, those were her exact words! Not ‘murdered’ but ‘died.’ Those words were obviously a feeble attempt to be ‘politically correct,’ and not to point a finger of blame at Hamas. How pathetic can you get? [Dorothea Shefer-Vanson]
The Media and Gaza Read More »
Dorothea Shefer-Vanson, International, Israel, News Media, Obituaries & memorials, Opinion, Staff and Bylined ContributorsUp to and including the present, the Palestinian Arabs in Gaza have been prevented from escaping the war zone, except for some thousands who successfully bribed their way over the border with Egypt. (This reminds one of East Germany, where citizens were also prevented from leaving the country.) [Steve Kramer]
No Nation Wants the Gazans Read More »
Israel, Middle East, Opinion, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Steve Kramer, USA“Ariel and Kfir Bibas were murdered by terrorists in cold blood,” Israel Defense Forces Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari said, according to The New York Post. “Contrary to Hamas’ lies, Ariel and Kfir were not killed in an airstrike. They killed them with their bare hands. Afterwards, they committed horrific acts to cover up these atrocities.” [Bruce S. Ticker]
Israel Should Not Hold ALL Palestinians Accountable for Bibas’ Murders Read More »
Bruce Ticker, Israel, Opinion, Staff and Bylined ContributorsThe behavior exhibited by Hamas should raise alarms for all civilized individuals, demonstrating that such groups and their supporters are unworthy of statehood. When a society revels in human brutality and instills these values in its children, it poses a significant threat to humanity. [Rabbi Dr. Michael Leo Samuel]
Islamic Fanaticism is a Reincarnation of Nazism Read More »
Israel, Michael Leo Samuel-Rabbi, Opinion, Staff and Bylined Contributors