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Long Story Short Shortchanges the American Jewish Experience
The Netflix show is being praised for its authenticity. But it portrays Judaism as a ‘tradition’ for immigrants to overcome.
Aug 28 • 
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C.S. Lewis in the Age of Bleakness
Awe, Wonder and the Power of Enchantment || RealClearBooks Review
Aug 19 • 
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The Fragility of Freedom
On January 5th, 1967, Ronald Reagan was sworn in as Governor of California.
Aug 8 • 
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History Has Spoken: Israel Is the Answer, Not the Cause
Tisha B’Av is the saddest day of the Jewish calendar.
Aug 3 • 
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The Lion’s Heart: Israel and the Power of Standing Alone
In the waning days of World War II, as Britain emerged bruised but victorious from its darkest hour, Winston Churchill – the great statesman – offered a…
Jul 11 • 
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It Was Never About Human Rights: What Peter Beinart Got Wrong
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History Has Spoken: Israel Is the Answer, Not the Cause
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The Erasure of Evil: Wicked, Luigi Mangione and Daniel Penny
Dec 11, 2024 • Josh Appel
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The Colonialism Illusion
Apr 30 • Josh Appel
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Korach’s Conspiracy Theory
There’s a strange irony that runs through the history of revolutions.
Jun 27 • 
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The Sin of Lotus Eaters Ease
Understanding the land of Israel's rejection of ease
Jun 20 • 
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The Keffiyeh Commencement
Graduation season used to be a celebration of scholarship.
Jun 6 • 
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The Broken Windows of Political Violence
The Department of Homeland Security warns that domestic terrorism threats will remain high in 2025, and recent events demonstrate why.
May 30 • 
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A Horrific Night
Some clarifications on the horrific events that took place in Washington D.C. this week
May 23 • 
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Reflections on East of Eden
As part of this Substack, I want to start putting out some reflections on classic works of literature from time to time.
May 16 • 
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Experts, Podcasters and the War Over Truth
A few weeks ago, Douglas Murray appeared on Joe Rogan’s podcast alongside Dave Smith.
May 5 • 
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The Colonialism Illusion
A historical reflection & clarification on Israeli Independence Day
Apr 30 • 
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The Freedom of Restraint
What we can learn from the laws of Kashrut
Apr 25 • 
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Eternal Footnotes
Eternal Footnotes
Exploring the Jewish Bible and its enduring influence on morality, politics, and Western culture.

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