Opinion
Israel attacks Syria; not a peep from the Arab world
IJN Editorial StaffMay 09, 2013
They’ll never say it out loud, but the Arab world is pleased with Israel’s attacks on weapons depots in Syria. Usually, it doesn’t even take an Israeli military...
Your views on the Women of the Wall
Rocky Mountain JewMay 09, 2013
The votes are in and the result is clear: The Kotel should be open to different interpretations and not be dominated by Orthodox Judaism. We’re talking about Women...
Why is Falk still at the UN?
Rocky Mountain JewMay 03, 2013
Here are just a few things we know about Richard Falk, the UN Human Rights Council expert on Palestine**: He is a ‘9/11 Truther’, which means he questions...
The soil is still moist
Hillel GoldbergMay 02, 2013
I. Soul I know this sounds exaggerated, and in any case will not be understood, but when Chuck Vernoff so much as gave you directions, it came out poetry. Not […]
Firsts
Tehilla R. GoldbergMay 02, 2013
The upcoming holiday of Shavuot marks an agricultural milestone. Shavuot was the time when first fruits were brought to the Temple. In todays day and age when we eat...
Obama botches Syria — again
IJN Editorial StaffMay 02, 2013
To those who say that President Obama is admirably cautious before acting on intelligence that says Syria used chemical weapons, we say: Watch the pattern. From the...
Genevieve Mellman, 1935-2013
IJN Editorial StaffMay 02, 2013
The IJN family was always delighted to have Gen Mellman in our midst. Her gaze, so level and discerning, accepted us all with gentle equanimity. A highly intelligent...
Lag b’Omer explained
Rocky Mountain JewApr 26, 2013
Have you ever wondered why we barbecue on Lag b’Omer? Or hold athletics competitions? Or in Israel, why masses of parents take their sons up north to the Galilee...
That drone is above your tree
Hillel GoldbergApr 25, 2013
We have all heard about unmanned aerial vehicles, or drones, which play a major part in the war in Afghanistan. The ethical debates about their use in military...
Stop the PR fest for terrorists
Tehilla R. GoldbergApr 25, 2013
I am tired of the incessant, 24-hour, minute-to-minute, second-by-second news cycle. When it comes to the weather it is ridiculous, but harmless. For example, the hype...