How Israel repelled a mass invasion on October 7th, regained the upper hand with Iran, yet now faces a major December 31st ...

As a not too gross generalization, most Israeli Jews are animated by a particularistic ethos. Simply put, this is an ethic rooted in Jewish peoplehood, survival, and the country’s unique circumstances ...

When I first introduced myself to the outstandingly beautiful Miss India, Megha, who lives in the Himalayas, I shared that I ...

After October 7th, as Israelis instinctively reached for ritual, memory, and community, another movement unfolded alongside it—less visible at first, but no less consequential. Jews who had long felt ...

The next global financial shock will test MENA not only on policy competence, but on priorities. If poverty reduction remains a secondary concern—addressed after crises rather than before them—the ...

Hineni is the declaration of availability. Ownership is the embodiment of responsibility. One announces readiness to answer a ...

Moral cold accounting: one beheading equals four opinion pieces; one petition equals a yawn. Hamas could open a vegan café tomorrow, ‘Qassam Latte, no foam, extra martyrdom’, and suddenly they’re the ...

Historically, that meant Iraqi Kurds—especially networks linked to the Barzani tribe. Syria’s Kurds differ in ideology and ...

The irrationality of antizionist hate is the latest chapter in a millennia-old pattern of rationalized malice. Proponents flood the public square with fabrications they cannot validate, aiming to ...

Conflict is rampant, and reconciliation is not easy. But Joseph teaches us that it is possible. We can overcome our biases, ...

For 2026, blessings focus on hope, strength, peace, and new beginnings, wishing for courage to chase dreams, resilience in challenges, deeper connections, spiritual growth, and joy in everyday moments ...

From the blog of William Goloboy at The Times of Israel ...