Monthly Archives: October 2007

Where Should Jews Stand On Immigration?

John Derbyshire writes: It remains the case that the generality of American Jews, certainly among the commentariat, are very hostile to immigration restriction. They believe that wellnigh unrestricted immigration from absolutely everywhere is … is what? Good For The Jews? … Continue reading

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The Kingdom Breaks Through the (Smoke) Screen

Stephen Suleyman Schwartz writes for Jewcy: The Kingdom, still playing in major movie houses, may be the most important recent contribution to the public discussion of U.S.-Saudi relations. Surprisingly and even hearteningly for those who follow developments in the desert … Continue reading

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The Noah Feldman Debate Just Won’t Die

Izzy Grinspan writes: Last Thursday night, NYU hosted a debate between Birthright Israel founder Michael Steinhardt, rabbi and TV personality Shmuley Boteach, and law professor Noah Feldman on the question “Are Jews different?” But as commenter agenius put it over … Continue reading

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I Want To Move To Israel

I want to make a fresh start. I call a friend Wednesday morning. Friend: "You’re going to be coming out of the kosher Subway on Pico Blvd and we’re going to pull you into a van and take you to … Continue reading

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Wafa Sultan: ‘America is my God’

Danielle Berrin writes: Wafa Sultan is on a mission to debunk what she calls the Islamic ideology of hate. Since 9/11, the Syrian-American psychologist has spoken out against the Muslim world calling them "hostages of their own belief system." She … Continue reading

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