Gilad Shalit
‘A Normal Family’
Yoel Shalit expresses relief and joy about his brother’s pending release, while Israelis mostly celebrate at the family’s Jerusalem encampment
Everyone’s Son
In opposing the mass release of terrorists in exchange for Gilad Shalit’s freedom, I felt as if I was betraying my own son
Moving On
The movement to free Gilad Shalit, the long-captive IDF soldier soon coming home, was a necessary precursor to this summer’s protests in Israel
Crossed
The deadly crackdown on protesting Egyptian Copts marks a turning point in the military’s post-Mubarak rule. Is this what democracy looks like?
Deal for Shalit Signed
UPDATED: Israeli soldier has been in captivity in Gaza for more than five years; deal reached with Egyptian mediation
Daybreak: Ford Confirmed As Envoy
Plus Congress halts some aid to Palestinians, and more in the news
Daybreak: Mad Mel Makes Maccabee?
Plus mysterious goings-on with Egypt, and more in the news
Daybreak: Ho-Hum Homs
Plus Galliano convicted, tent protests tested, and more in the news
Daybreak: Terrorism, Threats in Israel
Plus, Syria heads for civil war, Gilad’s birthday, and more in the news
Daybreak: Attack in Southern Israel Kills 5
Plus, U.S. prepares to call for Assad to step down, and more in the news
Daybreak: Hariri Indictments Revealed
Plus AJC controversy, movement (maybe) on Shalit, and more in the news
Daybreak: Syria on Security Council Docket
Plus the flotilla to take to the air, and more in the news
Sundown: We Can Talk About It Now?
Plus, a dispatch from the flotilla, the properly sized bagel, and more
Sundown: Hamas Refuses Red Cross Request
Plus, teens text on Shabbat, Apple pulls ‘Third Intifada’ app, and more
Daybreak: Syrian Peace Presently Off the Table
Plus A’jad’s dangerous game, Galliano in court, and more in the news
Jewish Centurions vs. Rome
Street performers who pose for tourists by the Colosseum battle city authorities
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.
