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Rabbi Daniel Landes is the Director of the Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies in Jerusalem. The views expressed here are his own.
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Violence is the New Normal in Abu Tor
Jerusalem Coexistence?Abu Tor is usually described as a calm, mixed Jewish-Arab neighborhood southeast of the Jerusalem city center. But it's not so calm these days.

Bulletin From The Front
Window SmashingRabbi Daniel Landes woke from a Saturday nap to find Arab youths smashing the windows of 'Zionist' cars in his neighborhood of Abu Tur, Jerusalem.

Why Obama's Speech Moved Me
ImpactRabbi Daniel Landes explains what he found most powerful about Obama's speech to young Israelis.

Purim Perils: His View Is His Own
A Holiday MessageRabbi Daniel Landes on what it means to properly celebrate Purim.

Israel’s Religious Zionist Vs. Ultra-Orthodox Rift
Jewish IdentityRabbi Daniel Landes on why Israel's Religious Zionist and hareidi populations are heading for a major divide.

Voting For Yair Lapid, Israel’s Maimonides
Israeli ElectionsRabbi Daniel Landes explains why he voted for the secularist centrist Yair Lapid in Israeli elections.
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