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Reuven Resnick

Apr 16, 2015, 5:20 PM

A New Understanding of Crimes against Humanity

The term “crime against humanity” first found its way into diplomatic parlance in 1915 to describe Turkish massacres of Armenians. Soon forgotten along with the Armenian genocide itself, the term reappeared in 1945 in relation to the Holocaust and...

Dec 4, 2014, 7:03 PM

Stay on Message

Sheikh Samir Assi, the Imam of Acre, is a man of peace. Unlike many of his colleagues, he has made his support for the sanctity of human life a very public affair. Sheikh Samir concludes all services at the storied...

Nov 20, 2014, 11:50 PM

Pursuing Peace Means Fighting Incitement

The horrific attack on worshippers at a West Jerusalem synagogue on Tuesday was the sixth Palestinian terrorist act against Jews in the last month. However, it was the first one to be condemned by PA Chairman Mahmud Abbas (Abu...

Nov 7, 2014, 1:12 PM

The Unbearable Lightness of Winning

Hamas’ muted response to last week’s announcement that Egypt was postponing the post-war ceasefire talks was yet another reminder that Hamas not only lost “Protective Edge,” they capitulated. Hamas had promised, repeatedly and explicitly, to continue the war until Israel...

Jul 20, 2014, 12:21 PM

Unintentional Dehumanization

The brutal murder of 16 year old Mohamed Abu Khdeir has led to considerable grief and shame in Israeli society. Unfortunately, one aspect of the way in which many Israelis reacted to the outrage is symptomatic of a widespread...

About Me

Reuven Resnick is rabbi of the Russian-speaking Yachad-Machanayim Congregation in Bat Yam. He is a founder of the Vayigash Movement, which is advancing a true peace process in the Middle East.