The Holy Jewish Home

Following the loss and destruction of the Holy Temple in Jerusalem in the year 70 C.E., Rabbis decided the Jewish home should be a Mikdash m’at—a “miniature temple”—a holy space where the Shechina (Gd’s...

Delaying the inevitable

Trying to prevent events which are spiralling out of control from actually happening is an exercise in futility. Three challenges currently convulsing the world exemplify this. They are in no particular order of seriousness the coronavirus...

Keeping Our Cool with Saudi Arabia

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: In view of Saudi Arabia’s deep concern over Iran’s ascendancy, Israel is presented with a unique opportunity to dictate terms of engagement to the kingdom. It is unwise for Israel to tip...

News of Terrorism and the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict (March 4 – 10, 2020)

This past week the Gaza Strip was relatively quiet. So far it is not known if the return marches will resume on March 30 as planned. A stabbing attack was attempted at the Nablus...

Purim- day of monumental change

Thoughts from David Bedein on Purim- a day of monumental change Western Civilization will never be the same. A virus rocks the earth, without precedent. Rise to power of terrorists in US and Israel politics, without precedent. Thousands...

An Open Letter to Rabbi Rick Jacobs, President of the Union of Reform Judaism

March 11, 2020 An Open Letter to Rabbi Rick Jacobs, President of the Union of Reform Judaism From: David Bedein Director Israel Resource News Agency at The Center for Near East Policy Research Beit Agron 37 Hillel Street, Suite 105-106 Jerusalem Israel www.israelbehindthenews.com   Dear...

Incitement to Return – Short

Incitement to Return examines the fundamental core of UNRWA education and values - the 'right of return.' UNRWA students display their hate and enmity for Israel. Their 'return' to what is now Israel, will...

Analysis – Can Mahmoud Abbas and the PLO be Considered as Partners for...

Mahmoud Abbas reacted swiftly and clearly. Immediately following President Donald Trump’s presentation of the American “Peace to Prosperity” plan on January 28, he stated in a press conference in Ramallah: “We say a thousand...

The End of Building Freezes in the Jerusalem Area

There are two strategic building plans for Jerusalem. Givat Hamatos, which is only 300 meters from the Green Line, will prevent the possibility of a wedge dividing Jerusalem from the south. E-1, between Maaleh Adumim...
The Azadi Tower in Tehran, Iran's capital city

Echo of the Holocaust in Iran

Iranian leadership in responding to criticisms of its program to acquire nuclear weapons, sounded much like Hitler when they proclaimed, “Israel must be wiped off the map!” and that the Holocaust is a “myth!”...