Micah Halpern
Israel's war in Gaza leaves the Jewish State stuck in a Catch-22 - opinion
Operation Gideon’s Chariots: A powerful name for a powerful Gaza op. - opinion
Being an antisemite in the US is deplorable, but it isn't illegal - opinion
Entering the Jewish season of modern remembrance - opinion
Jews need to think about memory. We Jews need to remember. The expression borne out of the Holocaust commands us so: Zachor – Remember.
Story of Passover proves that a brighter future awaits the Jewish nation - Opinion
ABOVE THE FOLD: The story of Passover further proves that many years later, we are still a force to be reckoned with.
Mahmoud Khalil can be deported. Arguments of free speech violations are simply wrong - opinion
Many people espousing their views shape their opinions on the irresponsible and ill-informed opinions of commentators from media outlets with once highly respected names.
Israel can't investigate itself on Oct. 7 attacks, independent investigation is essential - opinion
Israel needs an independent investigation with full cooperation from military and intelligence leadership. The investigation needs full access to all data. Israelis deserve no less.
Ideologically, Hamas's deal cult cannot tolerate the Jew - opinion
ABOVE THE FOLD: Jews represent life, success, happiness, and creativity. Israel represents a bright and exciting future, a rebuilding, and a renaissance. Hamas and others cannot tolerate that vision.
Good people instinctively see the evil of Hamas - opinion
ABOVE THE FOLD: When the media draws parallels between Hamas’s demands to release prisoners who are convicted mass-murderers and the release of hostages, it is infuriating.
Hostage exchanges: A moral dilemma rooted in Jewish tradition – opinion
What are the emotional and ethical tolls of hostage negotiations in Israel?
Breaking the bystander effect: Lessons from Israel’s volunteer spirit - opinion
ABOVE THE FOLD: That spirit of volunteerism should be a model not just for Jews the world over, but for the whole world.
Israel made Hanukkah what it is - opinion
But the reason it has become such a significant Jewish holiday is not simply because of its proximity to the winter holiday that Christians celebrate.
A nation divided: Will Syria be better now that Assad is gone? - opinion
What will happen next is not a mystery. There are only a few realistic scenarios, considering that the groups that toppled Assad are former ISIS and al-Qaeda terrorists.
