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May 22, 2026, 7:47 PM

The Dangerous Precedent of Defining Another People’s Identity

New York City’s Mayor Mamdani’s effort to delegitimize the Jewish state appears rooted in something deeper than disagreement with Israeli policy. It reflects an attempt to redefine Judaism itself by separating Jewish identity from the State of Israel. For most...

May 16, 2026, 11:54 PM

Why I Finally Canceled My New York Times Subscription

Over time, I tolerated the paper’s shift from journalism into ideology and activism. And nowhere has that felt more apparent than in its coverage of Israel. What once may have seemed like occasional bias now feels systematic - a...

May 12, 2026, 7:52 PM

Are Questions About Mosque Rhetoric Off-Limits?

I am struggling with a question that feels increasingly urgent. Like many of us, I am deeply concerned by the growing protests targeting synagogue events - and now Jewish neighborhoods themselves - often justified by the claim that these...

Mar 26, 2026, 9:26 PM

Does Zohran Mamdani’s Rhetoric Fuel Islamophobia?

New York City’s first Muslim mayor holds a uniquely powerful position. For many, Zohran Mamdani is not just a politician - he’s a symbol. A lens. A reference point for understanding Islam. That kind of visibility matters. So do the messages that...

Feb 7, 2026, 10:50 PM

Echoes of Israel on Ghana’s Gold Coast

Stories about indigenous groups claiming descent from the Lost Tribes of Israel surface across the globe. In some cases - most notably the Lemba of Southern Africa - genetic evidence has supported those claims. In other cases, there is...

Sep 9, 2025, 12:23 AM

Through Turbulence: Bridging Israel and American Jewry

We often hear about the political, religious, and cultural divides that characterize American Jewish society. These divides are perhaps even more pronounced in Israeli society. Yet occasionally, someone emerges who transcends these barriers, creating spaces for meaningful dialogue and...

Aug 28, 2025, 2:36 PM

Holding Media Accountable for Misreporting on the Israel–Hamas War

In today’s world, news is consumed in five words or less. A headline, an image, a snap judgment and the damage is done. Whether intentional or negligent, the harm is irreversible: the false version becomes “fact” in the public...

Apr 14, 2025, 3:45 PM

Thoughts on Passover greetings in our new reality

As Passover approached, a pressing question weighed heavily on our minds: How can we utter the customary "Chag Sameach"—happy holiday—when so many of our brethren are suffering in Gaza? Yes, we faced this same challenge last year, but the...

Sep 23, 2024, 5:04 PM

Superheroes in our midst

Realizing I now spend up to an hour each day forwarding on letters on antisemitic and anti-Israel events that I get in a WhatsApp chat, I wanted to know more about the people behind one particular chat. The letters...

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Lisa Sayegh draws on experience with corporations in both the United States and Israel to focus her efforts on strengthening support for the Jewish people and for Israel. With a background in global business development, she brings a wide-angle lens to current events, connecting local realities to their broader consequences.

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