A Land of Striking Contrasts

I am standing—uncomfortably close—to one of the few border crossings between Azerbaijan and Iran. It seems that nothing is stopping trade here. A long...

Aleksey Chernobelskiy // GPLPmatch.com

After reading what Aleksey Chernobelskiy does for a living, the first thing people might ask themselves is, ‘He doesn’t charge for that? What?’ After a...

A Right and a Wrong // The “Nuremberg Defense” is in the news again

The last time I recall seeing the “Nuremberg Defense” mentioned in the news was back in 1970, when I was in high school. It was...

The Lion’s Grandson

The devastating blow struck by Israel against Hezbollah last year has kept the group quiet and licking its wounds. But the assurances that the...

When Ariel Sharon Battled Time Magazine

General Ariel Sharon fought famous battles against Arab armies in the wars of 1956, 1967 and 1973. But when he entered New York City’s...

Joshua Schwartz // Viking Pure

Over the past decade, there has been an uptick in the desire for more natural products, across many markets, brought about by a combination...

Animus and Ignorance // Mr. Mamdani, unfortunately, exhibits both

It should have been an easy lift for New York mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani. When a horde of anti-Israel protesters harangued Jews attending an event...

To Save A Life

A 31-year-old Israeli man who languished in a Kurdistan prison faced the ultimate sentence: death. Convicted of murder, his fate seemed sealed—until an extraordinary...

“I Dream of the Day When Jews Will Return to Damascus”

Rabbi Yosef Hamra discusses his visit with Syrian President al-Sharaa It was a scene few could have imagined just a few years ago: former Syrian...

Yudi (Jeff) Akerman // Rise Architecture

If you have walked into a new yeshivah building anywhere in America over the last few years, there’s a good chance you’ve already been...