Analysis & Opinion

Religious freedom rally Washington

Opinion: When faith goes out of fashion

If the First Amendment’s protections don’t apply to Catholics and conservative Christians, when push comes to shove, they won’t be there to shelter Jews either.
January 16, 2019

Analysis: Is the IDF ready for all-out war?

The military’s state of readiness has dramatically improved, according to internal reports, but a senior analyst told JNS there's still a lot of catching up to do.
January 6, 2019
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Analysis: Will more French Jews move to Israel?

Israel’s Diaspora Affairs Minister Naftali Bennett recently said that there has been a “historic missed opportunity” on Israel’s part to bring more French Jewish immigrants to Israel.
December 23, 2018
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

Opinion: Is Ocasio-Cortez really Jewish?

The elected congresswoman’s possible Jewish ancestors shouldn’t be a problem for anyone. But the idea that her leftist stands are somehow authentically Jewish is troubling.
December 12, 2018

Analysis: Rays of hope in US Golan policy

Washington's more favorable policy toward Israel's presence on the Golan offers a window of opportunity for it to gain more international support for its control of the strategic heights. 
November 27, 2018