Ryan Harrison Lee

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Oct 11, 2023, 6:05 AM

Reassessing Israel’s Personal Significance in a Time of War

In the wake of the recent terrorist attacks in Israel, plenty of people, including me, have speculated about and analyzed the geopolitics of the situation. All people who have access to a 24-hour cable news network have been watching...

Nov 6, 2022, 10:58 PM

What Netanyahu’s Reelection Means for Security

Earlier this week, Benjamin (known as “Bibi”) Netanyahu was reelected prime minister of Israel. Having served for a combined total of 15 years so far, he obviously has garnered sufficient public support to stay in power. His phoenix-like comeback...

May 13, 2021, 7:22 AM

My Israeli Journey

When I was 19 years old, I was a sophomore at Muhlenberg College in Allentown, Pennsylvania. I had begun my Jewish journey the previous year, as a way of meeting new friends. However, the more I began to connect...

May 7, 2020, 7:04 AM

Who should be president goes beyond Israel

Many of my fellow Zionists are supporting Donald Trump in the upcoming 2020 presidential election because they believe that he is the friendliest US president toward Israel since Israel was established in 1948. In this, they overlook Trump's cruelty...

Jan 27, 2019, 7:42 AM

The Failure of Logic in the Shoah

January 27, 2019 marks the 74th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, and this subject has been on my mind for several days. The mere mention of Auschwitz stirs images that are so appalling that the human brain has...

Oct 8, 2018, 6:52 AM

A Shocking Reality: Anti-Semitism in Our Daily Life

When I awoke this morning and began reading the news, I came upon an article with a picture that showed swastikas drawn on a building. "My God," I thought. However, upon closer inspection, I realized that the building was...

Aug 27, 2018, 3:04 AM

What John McCain’s Example Taught Me About Israel

While this event may not appear to be related to the message of Times of Israel, the lesson that has come out of it for me certainly is related. I am talking about the death of United States Senator...

Aug 19, 2018, 5:24 AM

What Brought Me Here

This is the first time I have written a blog post in my entire life. Although I have extensive writing experience, it hasn't ever had a wide audience before now, which is both thrilling and nerve-wracking at the same...

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About Me

Ryan Harrison Lee is an aspiring diplomat who is currently teaching Spanish, English, History, and Government at a private school outside of Washington, DC.