Essays

My academic research explores the foundations of modern Zionism; my public writing confronts its present. I write regularly on the intersections of Jewish history, politics, and contemporary culture.

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Substack: Letters & Essays

How Bacon Cheeseburgers Became Jewish

February 22, 2026

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Talk to Me: Jewish Progressivism and the Politics of Regression

February 9, 2026

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Are Jews Indigenous? I Don’t Know, and I Don’t Care.

January 25, 2026

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On Modernity and Irresponsibility

January 18, 2026

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On the Weather and the Weight of a Sovereign Jewish Experience

January 11, 2026

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The Times of Israel

Have Hope in Zionism

December 21, 2025

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Anti-Zionism Is Not the Answer

November 23, 2025

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Is Zionism the Crucible of History?

November 13, 2025

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We Don’t Need to Imagine the Fall of Rome

November 6, 2025

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Hebrew Press & Commentary

So, we didn’t make it to the World Cup again — so what? (Published in Hebrew)

Ynet | November 16, 2025

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A Major Change is Coming (Published in Hebrew)

Ynet | October 30, 2025

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Is There Zionism Without Suspicion? (Published in Hebrew)

Telem | October 5, 2025

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International Commentary

The Horrifying Human Cost of Big Sporting Events

The Conversation | June 26, 2024

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