Peter Himmelman

The writer is a recording artist and songwriter based in Los Angeles. You can see his blog ‘Peter Himmelman Musings’ at https://himmelman.wordpress.com.

Israeli director Yuval Abraham (l) and Palestinian director Basel Adra speak on stage after having received the documentary award for "No Other Land" during the 74th Berlinale International Film Festival, Feb. 24, 2024 in Berlin.

In No Other Land, the villain is always Israel - opinion

The jubilant roar of the Oscar crowd after No Other Land won Best Documentary wasn’t just applause – it was an overt declaration that Israel is the villain.

MARCH 5, 2025

RABBI ADIN STEINSALTZ, who died on Friday – self-effacing charm, a quick wit and love.

Meeting Rabbi Adin Steinsaltz, an uncategorizable mind

We left Steinsaltz’s office not knowing precisely what category to place him in. It is not common to meet someone who truly defies description.

AUGUST 10, 2020

Scene of stabbing attack in West Bank near Shiloh Junction on Route 60

What I learned from my mistaken right turn

There is no peace in this “sharing,” there is no progress, and there are no easy solutions.

JANUARY 11, 2016

I am sure (a few things I know in an uncertain time)

"The world is on its head again," but some thins are still certain.

DECEMBER 17, 2015

A baby sits in front of an Israeli flag