Bernard Avishai is Adjunct Professor of Business at the Hebrew University, and Visiting Professor of Government at Dartmouth College. His new book, Promiscuous: Portnoy’s Complaint and Our Doomed Pursuit of Happiness, was just published. He is the author of The Hebrew Republic and The Tragedy of Zionism, and contributes regularly to Harper's and The Nation.
Real Ekonomik
In Memoriam
Bernard Avishai remembers longtime New York Times columnist and two-time Pulitzer recipient Anthony Lewis.
Hebrew Nationalism
Syrian Intervention
Syria Speech
Short of taking down Assad's regime, the only serious U.S. strategy is diplomacy. Once the smoke clears from the 'limited attack' we're about to have, this will be what Obama and Kerry are left with.
Art Imitating Life
Bernard Avishai on comparing the Philip Roth classic with Jewish politicians' sexual misconduct.
Waste Opportunity
Bernard Avishai on an opportunity for Israelis and Palestinians to work together in cleaning up a sewage problem in the West Bank.