Independence doesn’t appear overnight at 18. It’s built, little by little, through the expectations we set and the opportunities we give our children to meet them.
When the next insult comes from someone whose politics we share, will we challenge it? When a rival raises a legitimate concern, will we say so publicly?
Behind the humor is Jewish exhaustion: that even happiness comes with the anticipation of catastrophe.
The willingness of some Jewish progressives to support candidates sharply critical of Israel reflects a cultural shift that Israelis can no longer ignore.
Only with the Jewish state does the far smaller and weaker partner become the “master” and the superpower become the “dog.”
The fact is that another crushing blow against Iran is necessary, and Israel and the US have a narrow window of opportunity to strike.
As a new Knesset takes office, Israel must establish a national directorate to move vital military and civilian infrastructure underground.
Arab Israelis have condemned terrorism and shared the country's pain. It's time to stop questioning their loyalty and recognize them as equal partners.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has spent years alienating Democrats and European governments while cultivating nationalist leaders.
Reports from UN agencies describe continuing violence, the failure of Hamas and other militias to disarm, and a shortage of essential equipment and supplies.
Netanyahu could have led Israel through a process of healing and accountability. Instead, he continues to treat his own political survival as the country's greatest priority.
