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William Goloboy

Sep 2, 2026, 11:53 PM

Prophets not Diplomats: Ahad Ha’am and the Vision of Cultural Zionism

How would you define Zionism? If I polled the average Times of Israel reader on this question I’m sure I would get a huge variety of responses. Zionism is support for Israel. Zionism is the nationalist movement for Jewish...

Jan 20, 2026, 7:02 PM

Parshat Bo: Leaving No Doubt

In this week's Parshah, Parshat Bo, the Prophet Moses appears on the surface to make a slightly imprecise statement. While informing Pharaoh about the 10th plague, the slaying of the Egyptian firstborns, Moses tells Pharaoh, “Thus saith the Lord:...

Dec 29, 2025, 1:22 AM

Somaliland: A Detailed Explainer

On December 26th 2025, the State of Israel became the first country in the world to formally recognize Somaliland as an independent country. After talks between Israel and Somaliland, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced the recognition of Somaliland...

Dec 25, 2025, 9:04 PM

Hurrying to the Truth: A Reflection on Vayigash

In this week's Torah portion, Vayigash, Joseph addresses his brothers after revealing that he is alive and that he is now vizier of Egypt. Twenty-two years after they sold him into slavery, Joseph says to his brothers, “Hurry, go...

May 15, 2024, 12:19 AM

American Jews need to learn Hebrew

Over the last several years, Antisemitism has exploded across the US. While antisemitism has always cast its creeping shadow over America, it has exploded over the last few years, which has made the country increasingly uncomfortable for its millions...

About Me

William Goloboy was born in Sharon, Massachusetts, in 2006. He is currently a sophomore at The George Washington University's Elliott School of International Affairs, where he is studying International Affairs and Arabic. As an American Jew, William is particularly interested in the study of Torah as well as in modern international affairs, with a focus on the Middle East and Israel.

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