Micah Halpern
From Hillel and Shamai to Trump and Netanyahu: Polarized, divided Jewry is dangerous - opinion
Inside Iran’s uprising: Why popular protests alone can’t topple the regime - opinion
Europe is drifting away from Israel, toward Iran’s worldview - opinion
This is not pre-Hitler Germany - opinion
While there are several important and certainly worrisome parallels that make the comparison between Hitler’s world and our world valid, as a whole, the parallel does not hold up.
Mamdani’s win in NYC mayoral election illuminates hostility to Israel, Jews - opinion
It is no longer a political liability to openly show disdain for Israel and Jews; it is an asset.
Mamdani's win in NYC marks an ugly dawn for American Jewry - opinion
After having opposed Mamdani’s bid for office, hedge fund tycoon Bill Ackman has been the first public Jew and big business mogul to extend an olive branch offering congratulations and his help.
No atheists in a foxhole: How Israelis embraced faith after October 7, 2023 - opinion
Even ardent atheists pray to be saved from the butchery and brutality of war.
The Diaspora is linked to Israel’s destiny - opinion
This Diaspora Jewish connection to Israel is deeper than we are led to believe.
Blame the grandparents: Why young Jews align with antisemites - opinion
Parents and grandparents denied their offspring the necessary tools that would make being a proud Jew a priority in their lives.
Memory and history: Quintessential components of who we are - opinion
As steeped as we are in our traditional ways of yore, we can adapt and change and incorporate new historical events into our lives.
Jew-hatred is not acceptable: Time to recruit others to fight antisemitism - opinion
It is time to repel Jew hatred. It is time to recruit others to join our cause. If not now – when?
The gap year: A journey that strengthens Jewish identity - opinion
The gap year is a great investment for the participants. Yet the real beneficiary is the Jewish people.
Why are religious leaders silent on antisemitism? - opinion
Religious leaders have power and influence, but they are not joining the fight against antisemitism.