Barack Obama
With Romney Visit, Bibi Places His Bet
Israeli prime minister risks relationship with U.S president into 2017
What’s Next for Egypt?
The Muslim Brotherhood, which won the presidency Saturday, sees itself as a corrective to modern Egyptian life
Obama’s Historical Chutzpah
Does the president really know more about Judaism than John Adams and James Madison did?
Nazi Collaborators or Victims?
With a reference to ‘Polish death camps,’ Barack Obama stumbled into a debate about World War II
Sundown: Israeli Actress in ‘Passion’ Prequel
Plus, Obama knows Judaism, Paul Simon’s Graceland turns 25, and more
The Enemies of Our Enemies
The Salafis, Sunni Islamic extremists, are at least opposed to the most dangerous U.S. adversaries, the Shiites
Massacre Prompts Move Toward Regime Change
U.S. seeks Russian support as civil war takes on sectarian dimensions
Daybreak: Etan Patz Killer Found?
Plus African immigrants attacked in Tel Aviv, and more in the news
Stay Out of It
On same-sex marriage, Orthodox Jews should keep the religious and civil separate—as they do on other issues
Kristol Explains Praise for Obama on Israel
J Street’s Ben-Ami questions ECI’s ‘substantive objections’
Are Gay Voters the New Jewish Voters?
If GOP moves toward Dem position, constituency could be a toss-up
‘Same-Sex Couples Should Be Able to Get Married’
Obama is first sitting president to express support for gay marriage
Romney Would Have Bush-Like Foreign Policy
The Vulcans rise again as Republican candidate’s advisers
Eye on Unity and U.S., Bibi Calls for Early Vote
Move also extends unconstitutional Tal Law, about Haredi military service
How Israeli Elections Affect an Attack on Iran
Why Bibi wants a new government before U.S. Election Day
Even Criminals Rest in Peace
What would Jewish law have to say about alleged Boston Marathon bomber Tamerlan Tsarnaev’s burial?
When Berlin Meant Business
Berlin was once home to 50,000 Jewish-owned businesses. A historian is now obsessively reconstructing their demise.
In Praise of Dairy Restaurants
A visit to B&H Restaurant on Second Avenue brings back memories of milchig establishments of yore
Curse of the Survivor
Singer Vera Gran was haunted by allegations of Nazi collaboration. A new book asks if survival made her guilty.
