Nathan G. Fishman

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Jul 11, 2021, 8:17 PM

Let’s Talk About Hebrew

"So God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them." (Genesis 1:27 KJV) So I was reading Michael Knowles's new book "Speechless: Controlling Words, Controlling Minds", which not...

Jul 6, 2021, 2:58 PM

Why Not To Draft To Tzahal

I've come to the point in my life where I have been out of the army longer than I was in it. I don't know how long it takes for regular Israelis to leave the army mentality, but I...

Apr 13, 2021, 7:37 PM

Yom HaZikaron should only be about soldiers

Israeli Memorial Day is one of the only days in the calendar where Israelis get together and stop arguing, just long enough to hold ceremonies commemorating the fallen, who have sacrificed everything for their country. The idea that it...

Dec 31, 2019, 7:12 PM

My New Year’s Resolution For Israel

Elections are fun, aren't they? The Israeli government seems to think so. After all, We are on Round 3. This election day, you might see a bunch of Israelis posting pictures of ice cream. If you get the joke,...

Dec 30, 2019, 10:28 AM

Stay Strapped Or Get Clapped, My Jews

"A well-regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed." -- Second Amendment to the US Constitution I was raised in Teaneck, New Jersey. Those...

Dec 25, 2019, 12:57 AM

Nobody Cares That The Jews Are Offended

About two moons ago, I was spending Shabbat with some friends at the Student Village of The Hebrew University of Jerusalem. After Shabbat lunch, somebody broke out a game called Secret Hitler. As a fan of games like Resistance...

Dec 17, 2019, 10:53 PM

When Can We Stop Being So Wary Of Trump?

After a string of pro-Israel moves by the Trump administration, only the most delusional of Trump detractors are calling him an antisemite. In fact, a lot of criticism leveled against the Trump administration is that he is too pro-Israel,...

Dec 15, 2019, 10:54 PM

What Matters to Me in 2020

In less than a year, Americans will be going to their local polling booths to choose who will become the President of the United States. While it is not entirely clear who will be the nominee from the Democratic...

Dec 11, 2019, 1:11 PM

The Historical Importance of Trump’s New Executive Order

With the rise of antisemitism on both sides of the political aisle, good people on both sides have been wondering what the American government is going to do about it. Enter Donald Trump, President of the United States, who...

Dec 2, 2019, 12:23 AM

Why It’s Hard To Be Pro-Israel And Liberal In 2019

Here is a joke: moderate Democrats. Sorry, give me a minute. I'm trying to pick myself up off the floor. Here is the thing: I don't understand pro-Israel liberals. I understand leftist Jews that hate Israel. Idiots have existed since the...

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About Me

Born in New York, raised in New Jersey, and operating out of a rickety apartment in Jerusalem, Nate Fishman left his parents' house while he still knew everything. Support his misadventures by reading his blog. Or don't.