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Critics of the U.S. war in Afghanistan have been wrong about virtually everything. They predicted that a Soviet-style quagmire awaited American troops; that chaos on the ground would turn millions of Afghans into refugees; and that tens of thousands of civilians would be killed by errant U.S. bombs. They saw a conflict that would be immoral in its effect, if not its intent.

Peter Freitag, one of the most colourful and most loquacious characters in North-East public life – and its most incorrigible name-dropper – has…

Peter Freitag, one of the most colourful and most loquacious characters in North-East public life – and its most incorrigible name-dropper – has…

We often take it for granted, but freedom of religious expression is a rare achievement in human history.

During the war Chesham had many Jewish refugees. This is the story...

The third Monday in February has come to be known--wrongly--as President's Day. America's political leaders should take thisoccasion to remember Washington's deeds, recollect his advice, andonce again call the holiday celebrating him by its legal name:Washington's Birthday.

Thankful for McGinnis for act of love and caring

In September, a court ruled that Washington Hebrew Congregation was liable for several violations, including operating unlicensed summer programs and placing...

The story of the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah is actually the story of a culture war—one similar in many ways to the conflicts raging in modern America. The need to engage in and prevail in a culture war is a central lesson of the holiday, and the fact that ancient Israelites did so paved the way for Jewish continuity and survival over the last two millennia. If we want to ensure that the unique and positive aspects of the American Experiment will similarly persist, we need to remember this Hanu...

The story of the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah is actually the story of a culture war—one similar in many ways to the conflicts raging in modern America. The need to engage in and prevail in a culture war is a central lesson of the holiday, and the fact that ancient Israelites did so paved the way for Jewish continuity and survival over the last two millennia. If we want to ensure that the unique and positive aspects of the American Experiment will similarly persist, we need to remember this Hanu...