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The article narrates the interfaith marriage of a Jewish woman and her atheist husband, highlighting their journey of accommodating each other's beliefs and practices. It also discusses the evolution of their religious practices, their family's approach to Judaism, and their shared experiences in Israel.

The article focuses on the use of controversial terms like "apartheid," "racist," and "fascist" to describe Israel and how these words are increasingly being used in discussions about the country's policies. Topics include the historical context of these terms, evidence of actions by Israel that align with their definitions, and the growing concerns about Israel's direction under its current leadership.

The article discusses the evolving relationship between American Jews and the State of Israel. It highlights the traditional notion of "ahavat Yisrael" (love of one's fellow Jews) and how it has been extended to encompass support for the Jewish state. It portrays a shift in the relationship between American Jews and Israel, indicating that love for the Jewish state may have its limits.

The author defends the so-called Law of Return, which grants Jews automatic citizenship in Israel. Israel was established as a democratic Jewish state. While reasonable people may differ as to whether it is "too Jewish," or how well it has fulfilled its promise of equal rights for all, few would dispute that the Law of Return is on its face antithetical to the core principles of democracy. Passed on July 5, 1950, two days after the anniversary of Theodor Herzl's death, it guarantees every Jew automatic entrance and immediate citizenship. Members of other ethnic and religious groups may be accepted as immigrants or refugees, but Jews who "make aliyah" instantly acquire the right to vote, receive financial benefits, even run for the Knesset. Since the law privileges Jews and only Jews, its perils are obvious: (1) It codifies a double standard. (2) It nullifies and supersedes legitimate property rights. (3) It serves hegemonic goals. The Jewish right to instant citizenship strikes me as a factually warranted, compensatory response to the truth of Jewish experience. Since being a Jew has been enough in some places to mark one for persecution or death, it should be a ticket to safety at least on one spot on the globe. However--and this is where I part company with many Zionists--Jews should be entitled to no other prerogatives, claims, immunities or indulgences. Put simply, I view the Law of Return as the affirmative action program of the Jewish people.

The article discusses Jewish philanthropic scene presents endless possibilities for ridicule. Topics include Israeli- Palestinian conflict and projects that further equality and democracy in Israel and Palestine; National Public Radio, the ACLU, Planned Parenthood, cancer research and a bunch of smaller groups working to protect the environment and eradicate poverty, hunger, racism and homophobia.

Presents letters to the editor in response to Letty Cottin Pogrebin's "In Defense of the Law of Return," which appeared in the December 22, 2003 issue, and a reply by Pogrebin.

Pays reverence to Golda Meir, who served as Israel's prime minister from 1969 to 1974, born one hundred years ago from May 1998. Why she never inspired women to follow her footsteps; Background information; Reference to when she disguised herself as a Muslim woman to meet King Abdullah; Information on her retirement in 1966; What made her a survivor of Israeli politics; What year Golda died; Description of Golda as one of the most accomplished women of the 20th century.

The article discusses on the scope of the American missions to Israel, citing the urgency for the American Jews in doing the fact finding in the region. It cites on the author's travel with the Americans for Peace Now (APN) in East Jerusalem with Hagit Ofran of Peace Now's Settlement Watch who pointed several places where excavations carried out illicitly.

The author discusses on the government campaign of Israel for normalization to their country, citing the effect of Israeli actress Gal Gadot plays superhero in the film "Wonder Woman". The author cites on Gadot's impact to the country's campaign for image control or public relations. The author also discusses on the anti-normalization activists of Palestinians and others who are using misguided tactic to sabotage Israel's status quo.

The article presents the author's views on the advertisement submitted by the American Jewish Congress to the “Ms. Magazine,” which it declined to publish stating that it might evoke protest. It featured three Israeli women including foreign minister Tzipi Livni, Supreme Court's president Dorit Beinish, and Dalia Itzik, speaker of the Knesset, and conveyed that this is true Israel. The author comments that the magazine rightly rejected the advertisement as it violated truth in advertising.

Examines the relationship between Israel and the United States. Reference made to the years of the Cold War; Details on the collapse of the Soviet Union; What would happen if Americans no longer feel ideologically linked to Israel through common ethics and morality; How would no having this link affect American foreign policy; Indepth look at the religious situation in Israel.

The author discusses the land grabbing undertaken by the Israeli government in Nagev, which is inhabited by Bedouins. The author cites the reports of several groups including the Association for Civil Rights in Israel that Bedouins have been harassed and forcibly evicted from their ancestral lands for the area to be developed into Jewish agricultural area. He also cites the injustices undertaken by the Goldberg Commission in having the Prawer Plan to relocate the Bedouins.

The author discusses why Jews cannot show empathy for the Palestinians on the Israel-Palestine conflict. Rabbi Sharon Brous, leader of IKAR, Jewish community in Los Angeles, California says that Israeli have the right to defend themselves from attacks of the Palestinians, hence, people should also sympathize with the Palestinians. He states that Jews and Israeli ignores the burdens felt by Palestinians in fighting for national dignity and humiliation from Israeli Defense Force (IDF).

In this article, the author discusses the aspects of the non-governmental organization (NGO) in Israel called Breaking the Silence (BTS). She notes that BTS has documented eyewitness testimony from the soldiers of Israel Defense Forces (IDF) on illegal conduct during their duty in the West Bank and Gaza. She cites that the organization has published paperbacks regarding soldiers' illegal conduct such as home invasions, soldiers stealing and maltreatment of innocent Palestinians.

In this article the author discusses the launch of a smear campaign against Dr. Naomi Chazan, president of the New Israel Fund (NIF), organized by the Im Tirtzu in Israel. He points out that a cartoon image of Chazan appeared on billboards across Israel which parallel the worst anti-Semitic illustrations of the Nazis. Also investigated is how Im Tirtzu plans to alter political discourse in Israel in which it conducted three public campaigns in 2010 against progressive groups.

In this articles the author discusses the right of Israeli young activsts to speak up about freedom. She is critical on the preposition of the young Israelis about the right to care for the Palestinians and not just to Israel. Also discussed is a demonstration in East Jerusalem about the taking charge of Palestinian homes and the eviction of 53 family members by Jewish settlers.

The author reflects on how the new U.S. President-elect Barack Obama administration addresses the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. He notes that past U.S. Presidents have messed with the process and have come up empty-handed, making the U.S. look ineffectual. Being a Jew himself, he stresses that much of the Jewish community is similarly divided and eager to know the strategies to be undertaken by the Obama administration in addressing the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

The author reflects on several reasons why the Jewish community should vote for Barack Obama for the U.S. presidency. He related about how the opposition forces have made negative comments about Obama's stand on Israel when in fact, many Israeli officials commend his support for them. He further commends about the candidate's standpoint of being a pro-choice and affirms his solid support for the politician.

The author discusses the need for the Israel-Palestine peace negotiators to encourage individuals and non-governmental groups to support the peacemaking process. She believes that private people and non-government groups, such as the International Women's Commission (IWC) and OneVoice, are the grassroots of society, thus their role and advocacy should be recognized as an important supplement to the work of official delegations in the peace talks.