Contributing Columnist Jay Michaelson addresses the growing rift between Israel's government and global allies, including critical voices within Israel and t...

Jay Michaelson reflects on his evolving stance towards Israel's military actions in Gaza since October 2023. Initially a defender, Michaelson is now critical...

Jay Michaelson contrasts the compassionate essence of Passover with the hardline immigration stance of Stephen Miller, highlighting the ethical teachings fro...

Jay Michaelson reflects on the influence of filmmaker David Lynch, who passed away at 78, on his understanding of Jewish mysticism and spirituality. Although...

The recent Gaza ceasefire announcement, hailed as a breakthrough, is not primarily the result of Donald Trump’s influence but rather stems from Israeli polit...

Jay Michaelson reflects on his struggle with feeling thankful amid political and global crises, emphasizing the importance of cultivating gratitude even in d...

Jay Michaelson argues that post-2024 election analyses misinterpret Donald Trump's narrow victory by attributing it to ideological shifts rather than economi...

Jay Michaelson reflects on his enduring sense of being an outsider in America, especially in the context of recent political developments. Using The Cure's m...

Jay Michaelson's article discusses the troubling moral tone of a pro-Trump rally at Madison Square Garden, highlighting the extreme rhetoric and bigotry from...

In this thought-provoking piece, Jay Michaelson addresses the deep political divides within American Jewish communities, particularly concerning the 2024 pre...