Israel Archives - David M. Weinberg

The Kohelet Forum’s feat

December 2, 2022

Kohelet is Israel's most dynamic think tank; not just a successful policy institute but a revolutionary advocacy agency that has had an outsize influence in the intellectual debates of our times.

Sacks, Carlebach, and Kahane

November 21, 2022

Remembering three relevant and very different Anglo rabbis: The elevated expositions of Rabbi Sacks, the beautiful teachings of Rabbi Carlebach, and the angry warnings of Rabbi Kahane.

Multiple political choices for 5783: A Quiz

October 14, 2022

Which of the following political, security, and domestic events can be expected in Israel, the Mideast, and around the world this coming year? Take this quiz and calculate the 5783 political future you need to be prepared for.

Israel’s merry-go-round elections: A primer

October 9, 2022

Israelis are not faced with a choice between good and evil. What they face is another muddy election in a convoluted Israeli political system where negative campaigning and personal animosities are at a peak.

Choose optimism!

October 7, 2022

On the eve of Succot, the festival of rejoicing, there is an obligation, I think, to eschew negativity and instead to bask in Israel’s national blessings. I offer here a buoyant evaluation.

A people that dwells alone: Remembering Yaacov Herzog

September 30, 2022

A tribute to Rabbi Dr. Ambassador Yaacov Herzog on his 50th yahrzeit: "There is something unique about the Jews in the history of mankind, ‘a people that dwells alone,’ and so long as the world agrees, it cannot deny the right of Jews to this land.”

Drunk on Zion

September 2, 2022

“Wine-washing” Israel with outstanding fruit of the vine. A selection of superb Israeli wines, with an emphasis on Mediterranean style wines (Rhone Valley varietals).

Reflections for Tisha Be’Av 5782

August 5, 2022

Time to maximize Israeli heart and minimize the hatred.

Nine landfills for Prime Minister Lapid

July 1, 2022

Which policies will Yair Lapid choose to adopt during his time as PM? Here are my nine "landfills" -- policy suggestions for the period in which Lapid fills-in for Bennett.

Plenty to give thanks for. Dayenu!

April 15, 2022

A Passover eve celebration of Israel’s blessings. In grand perspective, see how many benefits and blessings the Heavens have showered upon Israel! It enjoys a strong economy, coronavirus and political stability (at least for the past year), diplomatic and security heft, renewed Aliyah, national resilience that stems from faith, and global Jewish support.

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