As Israel’s November election approaches, the far-right coalition led by Bibi Netanyahu seems ascendant. The center-right coalition which formed the current caretaker government is in shambles and in no shape to mount a serious challenge. While Bibi is himself almost as far to the right as one can be in Israeli politics, he has flirted, […]
The Global Triumph of Religious Nationalism From India to Hungary, Religious-Supremacist Movements Have Triumphed
Over the past two decades a wave of religious nationalism has swept the world. Supremacist, and even genocidal movements have wrested power in almost a score of countries. Their agendas include the subjugation, expulsion or elimination of religious or ethnic minorities; along with the destruction of democratic traditions and their replacement by authoritarian, religio-supremacist regimes. […]
Aipac Pumps $30-Million into Democratic Primaries to Defeat Israel Critics Israel Lobby poisons democracy by buying elections
A funny thing happened to Bernie Sanders on the way to the 2020 Iowa presidential caucus. That state is the first real race in the nomination process, and a critical opportunity for candidates to make their mark before Democratic voters. Sanders was doing well in the polls and appeared he might even win. This sent […]
Jews and Abortion Most American Jews are not aware their religious tradition offers qualified support for abortion rights
With the Supreme Court ruling overturning Roe v Wade and a return to the Dark Ages regarding abortion rights, I delved into traditional Jewish views on the issue. I was struck by the conflict between public statements on abortion by communal leaders and organizations, and actual halachic tradition. While rabbis and leaders trumpet their support […]
