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May 19, 2026, 7:04 AM

J Street’s Credibility Problem

Nicholas Kristof’s recent op-ed was riddled with disputed claims, unsupported assertions and inflammatory rhetoric. Yet the column served an unintended purpose: It exposed the widening divide between those who insist on evidence and those willing to embrace accusations against...

May 5, 2026, 12:40 PM

Doctors Without Morals

Dr. Faroze Sidhwa has been widely praised for his work as a surgeon in Gaza. Yet in a recent campus talk, he voiced assertions about Israel and Hamas that are contested, incomplete, or unsupported. Connecticut College held the 17th session...

Apr 15, 2026, 8:31 AM

When Theory Masks Advocacy

On March 25, Connecticut College’s hosted the 16th installment of its “Understanding Israel/Palestine” series, featuring Professor Maha Nassar examining Palestinian “sumud” or steadfastness. Ultimately, it offered a revealing case study in how academic theory can blur into political advocacy...

Mar 3, 2026, 10:16 AM

Peter Beinart and Hamas’s Professors

The most dangerous political movements rarely begin with mobs. They begin with professors. In 1930s Germany, scholars provided intellectual scaffolding for persecution. Today, a different academic campaign seeks to redefine the legitimacy of the Jewish state. The parallel is not...

Oct 28, 2025, 10:18 PM

J Street’s Deceit

Beneath an artfully crafted facade of reasonableness, J Street is a lobbyist for anti-Israel and anti-peace causes. Its founder, Jeremy Ben-Ami has weaponized his Jewish identity to promote an agenda harmful to Israel’s future. When I heard J Street founder...

May 25, 2025, 2:40 PM

How Jay Ruderman Made Hollywood More Inclusive

The Oscar-winning film CODA (2021) marked a breakthrough for authentic disability representation: It featured three deaf actors in leading roles – including Marlee Matlin and Troy Kotsur (Best Supporting Actor) – and won Best Picture. Jay Ruderman’s family foundation,...

Mar 10, 2025, 2:55 AM

Antisemitism and the Corruption of Liberal Arts

At a time when academic institutions should be bastions of critical thinking and open debate, Connecticut College stands as a cautionary tale of how ideological bias and unchecked antisemitism will corrode the foundation of liberal arts education. Unlike the...

Dec 20, 2024, 12:29 AM

Remembrance and Rebuilding: Reflections on My Trip to Israel

From December 6-12, I participated in a 20-person “mission” as part of the New England chapter of the Friends of the IDF, a charitable organization that supports the Israeli Defense Forces. I participated in a similar mission earlier this...

Oct 8, 2024, 5:24 AM

Remembering October 8

As we commemorate the anniversary of the tragic events of October 7, we must also face the devastating consequences of what happened the next day. October 8 marked the great unmasking of latent antisemitism across the globe, particularly in...

Sep 30, 2024, 8:19 PM

A Rosh Hashana Sermon

Israel has made significant progress in its pursuit of military victory in Gaza and Lebanon. But it is losing the war of public opinion, and my message to you on these high holy days is that you can help...

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About Me

Robert Huebscher is a resident of Lexington, MA. He has been an entrepreneur over the last 40 years. In 2007, he founded Advisor Perspectives, which then became the most widely read newsletter by financial advisors.