The complexity of the “Gilad Shalit” issue

By Noga Gur-Arieh
Published on October 24, 2012

Haredi Free-Pass

By Noga Gur-Arieh
Published on June 26, 2012

Mideast Clash Not About Religion

By Mona Eltahawy
Published on August 18, 2005

The Israeli-Palestinian conflict is not a Muslim issue.

Lights, Camera, Action, Israel

By Gaby Wenig
Published on June 10, 2004

Does Hollywood ignore the Israel issue? Some seasoned industry professionals are tackling the public relations problem head on by nurturing a group of novice filmmakers to create Internet movies that will get people thinking about Israel and Judaism.

The Self-Denying Prophecy

By Lawrence H. Summers
Published on September 26, 2002

This address was given Sept. 17, 2002, at morning prayers at Harvard University's Memorial Church in Cambridge, Mass.

Iraq Attack

By Amy Klein
Published on August 15, 2002

I don't want to give away any secrets here, but guess what? America may be planning a surprise attack on Iraq -- in fact, even as you read this, the "secret" war plans might have gone into effect.

Beginnings and Endings

By Gene Lichtenstein
Published on September 21, 2000

Every newspaper editor knows that one day he will have to step down. He may put the idea out of mind or revel in denial. But the thought is always there, loitering out of sight. Departure may come suddenly by way of death, illness or age. Or it may spring up with the changes that appear everywhere, while the editor persists in remaining unchanged and, therefore, out of step. Or there may simply, and unexpectedly, be an offer he can't refuse.

SNew Weinberger Bombshell: Judge Asked for Pollard Memo

By David Twersky
Published on October 7, 1999

Caspar Weinberger has dropped a bombshell that could dramatically affect the fate of Jonathan Pollard.

Paula Vogel’s ‘Lolita’

By Naomi Pfefferman
Published on February 25, 1999

Playwright Paula Vogel grew up in suburban Maryland, where the country clubs did not accept her Jewish father.

Hoop Dreams

Published on January 21, 1999

In a Chicago Tribune interview last October, shortly before pro basketball was shut down by a bruising lockout, players' union chief Billy Hunter waxed sentimental about his lifelong passion for defending the underdog.

Language Barrier

By Wendy J. Madnick
Published on May 28, 1998

One thing is clear: The Jewish community can no longer be assumed to take a cohesive, liberal stand on political issues. Although Jewish organizations continue to oppose measures such as Proposition 227 (along with Propositions 187 and 209, ending aid to illegal immigrants and affirmative action, respectively), a contingent of moderate and conservative Jews support them -- and it shows in the polls.

Too Hot Kitchen?

By Naomi Pfefferman
Published on May 29, 1997

Today the once-legendary Spanish Kitchen restaurant is a study in decay, the "K" missing from the neon sign, the arched storefront crumbling and covered with graffiti.