Jewish History

New Historians, new understandings of the past, and recent critiques of Zionist discourse

The Mel Gibson film disturbed this writer--but offers the opportunity for greater interfaith understanding.

The origins and development of the interfaith movement in America

Taboo no longer?

As the number of Holocaust-themed films grow, many questions arise from the attempt to depict this tragedy on screen.

Spielberg's masterpiece focuses on an enigmatic non-Jewish businessman and the Jews whom he saved during the Holocaust.

A U.S.-led effort to stem the violence that dominates Israeli-Palestinian relations.

The Road Map to Peace attempted to avoid the problems that the Oslo Accords had encountered.

Details of the 2003 U.S. peace plan.

Earlier U.S. plans for Israel-Palestine peace attempted to stop the violence but failed.

The evolution of Israel's economy.

In addition to the problems most economies face, Israel must deal with issues unique to its situation.