Category: Archive

The Fears that Haunt Israelis in a Hostile World

A Palestinian ‘right of return’ to Israel could mean Jews ending up as a persecuted minority, one diplomat says http://www.independent.ie/opinion/columnists/carol-hunt/the-fears-that-haunt-israelis-in-a-hostile-world-30833898.html Last Wednesday, the Dail, the majority of whose members had spent the day trying to ignore a very large crowd…

A War of Words with Deadly Intent

In Dublin for a short visit, Dr. Wilf spoke to an invited audience on the strategy behind what she terms “the poster wars”. Placing the anti Israeli rhetoric in both it’s present and historical context, she suggests very little has…

Sweden’s Gaza refugee contradiction

By Einat Wilf and Jonathan Schanzer http://www.jpost.com/Opinion/Swedens-Gaza-refugee-contradiction-382197 Sweden may not know it yet, but its recent recognition of the State of Palestine may conflict with its support for a United Nations Refugee organization that it backs to the tune of…

A Framework of Ideas to Understand Israel

Dr. Einat Wilf speaking in Austin, Texas at the annual gala dinner of Texans for Israel, a student organization at The University of Texas at Austin that aims to educate campus student leaders on Israel and strengthening the U.S.-Israel relationship.

Hoping for a Shana Tova

Dear Friends, Let’s face it, it has been a terrible summer. Even for those of us lucky enough not to have had to mourn the personal loss of a loved one, this summer of war has taken an emotional and…

Towards a Zionism of Inclusion

Theodor Herzl’s original vision for Zionism included Jews, Christians, and Muslims living in harmony with a shared purpose. The history of Zionism tells us that this moment may not be too far off. http://www.thetower.org/article/towards-a-zionism-of-inclusion/ One would be hard-pressed to find…