Rafael Medoff criticizes AHA's resolution on "scholasticide," arguing it unjustly blames Israel for educational damage in Gaza, ignoring Hamas's role in terrorism.
Read More »Letter: No Biblical Foundation for Tikkun Olam
The letter critiques modern interpretations of "tikkun olam," arguing they distort traditional Jewish teachings, prioritize secular agendas, and neglect community needs.
Read More »Letter: Lots of Incorrect Information Circulating About Israel Clouds Perceptions
The writer supports Bruce Ticker, highlighting misinformation about Israel. They discuss Israel's democracy, coalition government challenges, and the tension between legislative and judicial powers, urging understanding of Israel's situation.
Read More »Letter: Palestinian Rejectionism is Real Reason There Is No Palestinian State
A brief review of the history of the founding of the modern State of Israel gives further insights into Palestinian rejectionism, the principal reason that a Palestinian state does not exist.
Read More »Letter: Discussions Not Had In Boulder About Israel
Reggie Gray appreciates the publication of Ed Kass’s article, highlighting the need for open dialogue in the Boulder Jewish Community to address divisiveness.
Read More »Letter: Who Really Caused the “Rubble?”
The author argues that displays like "Jesus in the Rubble" misrepresent suffering in Gaza by failing to identify Hamas as the true source of suffering.
Read More »Letter: Divestment IS Antisemitism
The letter argues that anti-Israel sentiments stem from Progressive views misrepresenting Zionism, while highlighting Israel's contributions and treatment of Arab citizens and refugees.
Read More »Letter: This is What See No Evil, Hear No Evil Gets You…
Europe and its Jews are in grave peril, and no one dares take any strong action to reverse a long-standing and frightening trend.
Read More »Letter: The Media’s Perverse Embrace of Kenneth Roth’s Antisemitism
The writer critiques Kenneth Roth, former Human Rights Watch president, for allegedly portraying Israel as an apartheid state, disregarding Jewish human rights.
Read More »Letter: Impact of Biden’s Choices on U.S. Politics
The author critiques Joe Biden's selection of Kamala Harris as a running mate, arguing it was based on identity rather than qualifications, upsetting both political factions. Similarly, Biden's choices around Israel angered both supporters and enemies of Israel.
Read More »Letter: An Open Letter to US Senator Bernie Sanders
The author argues against a Senate bill restricting arms to Israel, emphasizing Israel's right to defend itself and attributing Palestinian suffering to Hamas and Iran.
Read More »Letter: Jewish Votes, or Arab Votes?
The letter critiques Bruce Ticker's column, emphasizing that Trump’s Jewish vote success also resulted from Arab support and clarifying misperceptions about Hamas’ actions.
Read More »Letter: Amsterdam: Anti-Zionism’s Latest Pogrom
For those anti Zionist Jews who shun Israel, which Article 80 of the United Nations Charter declares "the reconstituted homeland of the Jewish people", let them walk the streets of Amsterdam identified as a Jew and see how many minutes it takes for the good people of Europe to bash their heads in.
Read More »Letter: Upcoming Speaker is Islamic Jihad Member
A reader alerts Denver's Jewish community about Khalil Shikaki's participation in a JStreet event, citing his ties to terrorist organizations.
Read More »Letter: Ticker Too Even-Handed?
Dear editor: Bruce Ticker’s abbreviated history of the conflict between Israel and the Palestinians is a bit too evenhanded. A more complete history confirms that one side (Israel) has been working for peace while Arab and Palestinian leaders have rejected any and all scenarios that do not include destruction of …
Read More »Letter: Can the Missing Peace be Negotiated?
The letter discusses the challenges of peace between Israelis and Palestinians, advocating for negotiation and respect, while criticizing existing hostilities.
Read More »Letter: The Death of Sinwar Does Not Equal the End of the Conflict
Sinwar is gone, Palestinians could take the win and forge a path to peace, but they have consistently, intransigently rejected this option.
Read More »Letter: Palestinians Persecuted?
The writer supports Israel's decisive action against Hamas and calls for international support to demilitarize Gaza and promote coexistence with Palestinians.
Read More »Letter: Regional Stability?
The writer supports Israel's decisive action against Hamas and calls for international support to demilitarize Gaza and promote coexistence with Palestinians.
Read More »Letter: Harris vs Trump for Israel
Mimi Ito effectively counters Bruce Ticker, highlighting Trump's policies benefiting Israel; Ticker’s criticisms of Trump and Netanyahu lack context.
Read More »Letter: Harris vs Trump for Israel
Bruce Ticker's article criticizes Kamala Harris and Donald Trump regarding Israel, ultimately portraying Trump as far worse, which the author disputes.
Read More »Letter: Palestinians Aren’t Interested in Negotiations
The letter argues that diplomacy should settle disputes but criticizes Palestinian leaders for rejecting peace proposals and urges Hamas to demilitarize and release hostages.
Read More »Letter: Jewish Truths vs Arab Lies
Toby F. Block argues that Marc Lamont Hill spreads falsehoods about Israel and Jews, detailing historical and geopolitical events to counter these claims and highlight Arab aggression.
Read More »Letter: The Modern Blood Libel: From Der Yassin to the Pagers
Since 1948 the medieval blood libel has morphed into the Islamic blood libel in which legitimate Jewish self defense is called "massacres" and "ethnic cleansing" and legitimate targets of Jewish self defense -- like Hamas and Hezbollah, who proudly proclaim that like the Nazis their raison d'etre is jew killing -- are just "people."
Read More »Letter: Portland, Maine Divestment?
Bruce Ticker seeks to divest from Portland, Maine due to its anti-Israel investment stance. A more effective protest would involve educating others on Israel's challenges and conflict justifications.
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