The Jewish Diaspora
Connection to the land of Israel is woven into the fabric of Jewish life. It’s foundational to how the Jewish people express not only their devotion to God, but their […]
The First Intifada—and why it matters today
A four-year period of violence and terrorism broke out on December 8, 1987, after rumors spread in Gaza that Israel had killed four Palestinians in retaliation for an Israeli who […]
What was UN Resolution 181 and why is it important?
From 1945, when Turkey entered World War II aligned with the Allies, relations between the U.S. and the Republic of Turkey were friendly. In 1947, due to difficulties in Greece […]
U.S-Israel-Turkey Relations
From 1945, when Turkey entered World War II aligned with the Allies, relations between the U.S. and the Republic of Turkey were friendly. In 1947, due to difficulties in Greece […]
What Is Happening on College Campuses? Antisemitism Explained
Recent years have seen a steady increase in antisemitism on college campuses, and increasingly, studies show it is often masked by anti-Israel activity or sentiment. Since war in Israel began […]
Is America funding terrorism?
Since 2006, the United States has provided over $2.5 billion in aid to the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF). In fiscal year 2020, the United States provided $216 million in combined […]
What are Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah?
Have you ever heard of the Jewish holidays Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah? Shemini Atzeret occurs on the eighth day of Sukkot. This year, it will begin on the evening […]
The Feast of Booths: Explained
Five days after Yom Kippur (the Day of Atonement), the holiest day on the Jewish calendar, the holiday of Sukkot begins. Sukkot, Hebrew for “huts,” is a commemoration commanded in […]
Never Again Is Now: One Year Since 10/7
On October 7, 2023, Hamas terrorists invaded Israel by land, air, and sea, simultaneously launching thousands of missiles at Israel from Gaza. The Hamas attack was called the ” Al-Aqsa […]
The Most Solemn and Holy Day on the Jewish Calendar
Traditionally, the Jewish New Year is marked by the blowing of the shofar, which begins ten days of repentance, concluding on Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement. Yom Kippur is […]