Worry? With regard to some of my concerns right now, this word is an understatement. Deep apprehension might better describe my state of mind. Near

Motzei Shabbat (After Shabbat)The traditional greeting at the end of Shabbat is “Shavua tov” — have a good week. And dearly do I wish for

Motzei Shabbat (After Shabbat)The traditional greeting at the end of Shabbat is “Shavua tov” — have a good week. And dearly do I wish for

I cannot let the Freeman incident pass without an additional comment: I have picked up some observations that Jews should perhaps have stayed out of

Well, the celebration of Purim — with both its frivolity and its message of import — has ended, and we are back to the every-day

Not a full or regular posting. Simply a desire to share the mood of Purim as I experience it here in Jerusalem. Today is costume

Motzei Shabbat (After Shabbat) Today was Shabbat Zahor: The Shabbat — right before Purim — for remembering, in which we are obligated to hear the

Following her meetings with Israeli officials, Secretary Clinton yesterday went to Ramallah to meet with PA officials. Before I turn to the news that came

What we’re watching — what must be watched — is the Obama administration. First, a return to the Durban issue, in several respects. I wish

Perfection we’re not about to get. Not at home, not internationally. And so, whatever we hope for, pray for, we have to examine the possibilities,