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Why You Should Read 'Ghosts of a Holy War' - Guest Commentary

4 days ago | crosswalk.com | Jonathan Feldstein

Guest CommentaryTwo massacres, one war on truth. Ghosts of a Holy War exposes the deep roots of antisemitism from Hebron to Hamas. You’ll never see history the same. Updated Jun 03, 2025With the anniversary of the Six Day War and reunification of Jerusalem in 1967 this week, I was reminded about the liberation of and Jewish return to Hebron for the first time that year since 1929 when 67 Jews were massacred.
Ghosts of a Holy War

5 days ago | townhall.com | Jonathan Feldstein

With the anniversary of the Six Day War and reunification of Jerusalem in 1967, I was reminded about the liberation of, and Jewish return to Hebron for the first time that year since 1929 when 67 Jews were massacred. In “Ghosts of a Holy War,” author Yardena Schwartz writes a historical book with a beautiful narrative. The book has two parts.
Same Genocidal Persian Story, Different Players

6 days ago | townhall.com | Jonathan Feldstein

Editor's Note: This column was co-authored by Rev. Trey Graham. In the famous biblical story of Esther, the focus of the Purim holiday, a Persian ruler named King Ahasuerus faced a life-or-death crisis, one that would seem clear cut to all those with basic human morality. Tragically, mass-murder became a governmental strategy 2500 years ago. Dishonest and hateful accusations became the fuel of bureaucratic decisions.
Trump’s Middle East Tour: Economic Wins, Strategic Concerns, and Israel’s Precarious Position

1 week ago | townhall.com | Jonathan Feldstein

President Trump’s recent Middle East tour to Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE, has sparked a complex mix of optimism and apprehension, particularly regarding its implications for Israel. In a recent conversation on the “Inspiration from Zion” podcast, military and political analyst Major Elliot Chodoff and public diplomacy expert Barry Shaw dissected the visit, highlighting both its economic successes and the strategic concerns it raises for Israel and its conservative supporters.
Unmasking the Global Genocidal Jihadi Agenda

1 week ago | israel365news.com | Jonathan Feldstein

In case you missed it, this week, a genocidal Hamas supporter gunned down two Israelis outside a Washington, DC museum, shouting “Free Palestine,” as his worship of the death cult he emulated, and with which he has been indoctrinated. The “suspect” who “allegedly” executed the Israeli Embassy staff members is Elias Rodriguez from Chicago. His background as part of a pro-Hamas, Marxist organization is public, as well as his educational and employment background.
An Antisemitic Miss Unmasking Their Global Genocidal Jihadi Agenda

2 weeks ago | townhall.com | Jonathan Feldstein

This week, a genocidal Hamas supporter gunned down two Israelis outside a Washington, D.C. museum, shouting “Free Palestine,” as his worship of the death cult he emulated, and with which he has been indoctrinated. The “suspect” who “allegedly” executed the Israeli Embassy staff members is Elias Rodriguez from Chicago. His background as part of a pro-Hamas, Marxist organization is public, as well as his educational and employment background.
"Hang Up the Phone and Play Dead"

2 weeks ago | israel365news.com | Jonathan Feldstein

“Hang up the phone and play dead.” This harrowing advice from Yuval Raphael’s father saved her life on October 7, 2023, and brought her to the spotlight in Basel, Switzerland, as Israel’s representative to Eurovision this week. Most Americans have never heard of Eurovision, and surely not 24-year-old Yuval Raphael. On October 7, 2023, Yuval attended the Nova music festival in southern Israel along the Gaza border.
Hang Up the Phone and Play Dead

2 weeks ago | townhall.com | Jonathan Feldstein

“Hang up the phone and play dead.” This harrowing advice from Yuval Raphael’s father saved her life on October 7, 2023, and brought her to the spotlight in Basel, Switzerland, as Israel’s representative to Eurovision this week.
Not Normal, But the Norm

3 weeks ago | israel365news.com | Jonathan Feldstein

Yesterday morning, I witnessed children lying on the sidewalk in my town, covering their heads with their hands to protect themselves from shrapnel from the ballistic missile that was fired (again) today at Israel. Of course, no hands covering heads will prevent shrapnel from doing tremendous harm or death. It’s a protocol about as effective as children taking cover under their desks in the 1950s and 1960s in the US in the event of a nuclear attack.
Root & Branch Brings Christians and Jews Together in a Powerful Agricultural Pilgrimage

3 weeks ago | christianity.com | Jonathan Feldstein

Shortly after her first visit to Israel in 2023, Marziyeh (Marzi) Amirizadeh had an epiphany that would become the catalyst for a powerful experience to bring fellow Christians to Israel, and to be a blessing to Israel and among Israelis of all backgrounds. Her history is as important as the program that she envisioned. Marzi was born in Iran and raised and spent most of her life under the misogynist extremist Islamic regime.