The swordfish debate: Is it kosher?
By Emilia Hofman
For Mitzpeh
@Mitzpeh
Despite being Jewish, my family and I have never been concerned with keeping kosher. Truthfully, a week ago, if someone had asked me if I knew of the debate occurring in the Jewish community in regard to ...
The case for rejoining the Iran Nuclear Deal
By Leila Riazi
For Mitzpeh
@mitzpeh
President-elect Joe Biden will face significant challenges, both foreign and domestic, upon entering office. One of these is certainly going to be Iran policy. During a Democratic primary debate, ...
Is TikTok anti-Semitic?
By Riley Kijek
For Mitzpeh
@Mitzpeh
In recent weeks, TikTok, the world’s newest globally renowned social media hub, has been criticized for having anti-Semitism content throughout the app's videos and comments. While no ...
Remembering Rabbi Jonathan Sacks
Sacks the Bridge Builder
Dr. Scott Lasensky
@scottlasensky
As the Jewish world mourns the passing of Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks, the former U.K. Chief Rabbi, my thoughts have lingered on his extraordinary legacy of bridge-buildin...
Israel can and must resolve the conflict in Ethiopia
By Jack Singelstad
@dumo276
For Mitzpeh
A clash between Ethiopian military forces and separatists in the semi-autonomous region of Tigray in Northern Ethiopia threatens to move towards civil war. Israel must meet this moment to preserve ...
Backman’s Corner: Positive Perspectives
By Rabbi Eli Backman
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@Mitzpeh
“Yankel, are you a glass half full or half empty kind of guy?”
Yankel thought a moment and said, “To be honest, I’m usually a where is my glass kind of guy.”
Whatever hand life deals ...
Biden vs. Trump: The competing cases for pro-Israel voters
By Logan Heller and Aaron Arnstein
@L_Heller55
@AaronArnstein
@Mitzpeh
Opinion editor Logan Heller faces off against Aaron Arnstein about which 2020 presidential candidate is best for Israel.
Rationalism vs. Radicalism: Why a Biden ...
