America

At 250, Israel needs an angry America to rediscover its way - opinion

Israel is losing both large parties, but there is still hope for the underrepresented pragmatic center.

AMERICAN AND ISRAELI flags fly during a demonstration in support of Israel at the US Capitol in 2002.
Man holding an American flag.

America at 250: Fighting antisemitism begins with reclaiming America's Jewish story - opinion

A detail from a Jewish New Year's card, showing Jews in American welcoming recent immigrants from the Russian empire. Hebrew Publishing Company, early 20th century

As America turns 250, Jews shouldn’t mistake it for just another exile - opinion

Model of Entebbe control tower and terminal, seen at a parachutist’s house during planning stages, June-July 1976.

Operation Entebbe, 50 years on: The rescue that reshaped Jewish history


America’s National Shabbat: An invitation Jews cannot afford to miss - opinion

Trump’s call for a national Shabbat highlights a growing Judeo-Christian alliance and a new cultural moment in America.

A JEWISH FAMILY gathers after lighting Shabbat candles.

Open letter to Peter Beinart: When the Left comes for you, where will you go? - opinion

The Left is turning on Jews in ways that have nothing to do with Israel.

PETER BEINART attends the PEN America 62nd Annual Literary Awards at Town Hall in New York City.

Understanding Iran’s strategy across military, diplomacy, and influence - opinion

Beyond the battlefield, Iran wages a war of diplomacy and perception, aiming to shape outcomes far beyond direct combat.

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi addresses a special session of the Conference on Disarmament at the United Nations, aside of US-Iran talks in Geneva, Switzerland, February 17, 2026

The strategic logic behind Trump’s Middle East unpredictability - opinion

There is no doubt that Israel is safer today than it was pre-February 27, 2026, when the first proverbial shots were fired over Iran.

US President Donald Trump speaks in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, May 11, 2026.

Israeli-founded startup uses AI to make filing taxes less painful in the US

Israeli-founded fintech startup April is trying to do what many Americans would consider impossible: make taxes less painful.

US President Donald Trump gestures during a roundtable focused on tax cuts in Las Vegas, Nevada, US, April 16, 2026.

From Nicholas Donin to today: Jewish critics of Zionism, identity - opinion

From medieval disputations to today, a look at Jewish converts and their role in shaping criticism of Judaism and Zionism.

Leader of the Green Party, Zack Polanski, takes part in a march against far-right extremism from Park Lane to Trafalgar Square, organised by the Together Alliance, a coalition of unions and civil society groups, in London, Britain, March 28, 2026.

Jewish groups protest removal of Jewish DA from Stanford protest case

Bay Area Jewish organizations said a judge’s decision to remove District Attorney Jeff Rosen from a Stanford protest case risks reinforcing antisemitic stereotypes.

Students and pro-Palestinian protesters gather at Stanford University to protest Israeli attacks on Gaza, April 22, 2024

Israeli politics have shifted from institutional decline to perpetual negation - opinion

Beyond the Ben-Gvir controversy lies a structural crisis; information overload is reshaping politics, weakening institutions, and elevating figures who thrive in disorder.

National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir attends a National Security committee meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament on December 31, 2025.

Why so many politicians hesitate to defend Jews against antisemitism - opinion

Leaders increasingly weigh tragedy through political cost, turning compassion into a calculated act.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer gives a media statement at 10 Downing Street in London, April 30, 2026.

How Shabbat became part of Trump's 250th US anniversary celebration - opinion

The elevation of Shabbat in America 250 prompts reflection on whether modern Jewish identity can survive without its traditional foundations.

 Shabbat (Illustrative).