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Dec 29, 2020, 11:46 PM

The Export That Hits Hard in Promoting Israel

When asked to name Israeli exports that most effectively market Israel to non-Israelis (and generally non-Jews), many Israel-supporters rush to name Waze, or SodaStream, or drip irrigation, etc. However, one export commonly goes unmentioned even though it is highly...

Jun 3, 2020, 6:50 PM

As American cities burn, “Friendly Fire” runs rampant online

In these volatile days, when we feel the urge to express our political views, chances are that we do so online. The prevalence of online interactions presents wonderful opportunities, but also untold pitfalls. Let’s discuss one pitfall that occurs...

May 20, 2020, 10:58 PM

The Grey Cardinal behind Jordan’s threats to Israel

In an interview published by the leading German newspaper Der Spiegel, King Abdullah II of Jordan threatened a “massive conflict” if Israel were to annex parts of the West Bank. Abdullah stopped short of stating that he would cancel...

Dec 2, 2019, 12:04 AM

Is There a Zionist in the Office? – Turbo Charge Gifts with Corporate Matching

According to various surveys, over 90% of American Jews identify as Zionists. While this nominal unity for Jewish sovereignty in the ancestral home of the Jewish people is wonderful, one could reasonably wonder about the practical expression of this...

Aug 18, 2019, 1:56 PM

The Omar-Tlaib non-voyage – Israel’s gambit

It appears that the most important news topic in the entire world is Israel’s decision to bar Representatives Ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlaib from entering Israel. Just about everyone has already opined on the matter, and just when it...

May 7, 2019, 6:14 AM

Gaza rockets, and the ceasefires that don’t work

Within a span of less than 48 hours, Palestinian terrorists launched over 700 rockets into Israel causing death, injuries and destruction in cities, towns and villages. Israel’s advanced defense systems have mitigated a lot of the potential damage, or...

Apr 28, 2019, 10:07 AM

The Ukrainian election – the antisemitism that is and isn’t

Congratulations to the Ukrainians for having a democratic election that expressed the will of the people and to Volodymyr Zelensky, the nation’s new President. By deposing of an incumbent, the Ukrainian people sent an important message that corruption, lies,...

Apr 16, 2019, 9:48 AM

Maintaining the plot on Hebron – beyond the two massacres

Hebron is a fascinating city, and it rightfully holds a special place in Jewish history and culture. Hebron is the first parcel of land owned by the Jewish people in Eretz Yisrael. It’s a city where Abraham, Sarah, Isaac,...

Jan 13, 2019, 8:57 AM

Jewish Telegraphic Agency’s misguided Holocaust outrage

In a recent article in the Jewish Telegraphic Agency (JTA), Ben Sales chastised standup comic Louis C.K. for making jokes about the Holocaust, along with other controversial topics. The very title of the piece, “Louis C.K.’s leaked stand-up set...

Jan 10, 2019, 3:25 AM

Let’s BEAT BDS – A Four-Step Approach

By this time, it should be clear to all informed individuals of good conscience that the Boycott Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) Movement is an affront to human rights and peaceful coexistence. And while there are numerous examples of BDS’...

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Michael Yadov is a Director at the American Forum for Israel. Mr. Yadov is a graduate and current teaching staff member at Fuel For Truth. Michael is an active contributor at Russian American Jewish Experience (RAJE) and has served on the Executive Board of Pace University Hillel.

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