Today the most dangerous fanaticism we hear about is taking the form of religious extremism. But responding with comparable extremism is equally as dangerous. We should recognize that a long-term solution to our societal dilemmas must include resisting fanaticism in all its forms.
Read MoreAs a peace activist residing in Gush Etzion, Israel which has recently been the scene of repeated terrorist attacks, I was interviewed last week on Israeli prime time television about my thoughts in these troubled times.
Read MoreThe tiny community center in Istanbul’s Faith district is a haven for Syrian children, providing weekly language classes (Turkish, English and German), funds scholarships and provides tutoring for Syrian children.
Read MoreHundreds of settlers in the Gush Etzion area have gathered around our new movement: Roots/Shorashim/Judur – a local Israeli-Palestinian initiative for understanding, nonviolence and transformation.
Read MoreWaltz with Bashir is about a former Israeli soldier exploring the fluidity of his blocked memories from his involvement in the 1982 Lebanon War. He pieces together the puzzle of his hazy memories by interviewing from old friends...
Read MoreGeorge Packer's book explores U.S. involvement in Iraq, leading up to, during, and following the war, detailing the political causes and rhetoric at work...
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