Writes of Spring
Maayan Hoffman's weekly column delves into the heart of Israeli and Jewish society, inviting readers to explore diverse viewpoints and ponder the pressing questions of our time.
I ran the Jerusalem Marathon: Here's 4 reasons Israel will thrive - opinion
Here are four reasons why I know that Israel will survive and thrive after the Oct. 7 massacre, that I learned from the Jerusalem Winner Marathon.
Biden settler sanctions: Blood libel or better late than never? - comment
Is journalism under existential threat from AI? - comment
Could Trump, Biden Israel strategy be the key to the White House door? - comment
If Israel is ‘winning the war’ on Hamas, why are rockets falling? - comment
It is too early for the Israeli people to declare victory in the Israel-Hamas war – or even to believe that winning is on the horizon.
23 Israeli, Jewish defining moments of 2023
This past year has been eventful, with ups and downs alike.
Are young US voters Israel's next security challenge? - comment
The US-Israeli alliance, often thought to be rock solid, may be more of a sandbar in an ocean, washed away by the growing tide of anti-Israel outrage.
Should we keep Palestinian workers out of Israel? - comment
With current restrictions on Palestinians with worker permits able to enter Israel from the West Bank for work, threre is now a critical shortage of laborers.
Hanukkah 2023: Eight wishes to hope for amid ongoing darkness - comment
In the spirit of candle lighting and making wishes, here are eight dreams I pray can come true this holiday season.
Israel-Hamas war: Have Palestinians normalized genocide? - comment
Peaceful Palestinians, at least when it comes to their relationship with Israel and the Jews, are few and far between. Instead, a genocidal desire is fast becoming normalized.
Israel's PR battle: How to alter the Hamas war narrative and win hearts - comment
It’s time to unequivocally articulate the atrocities Israel endured sparking the war with Hamas and Gaza and to be unapologetic in expressing why we must take decisive action.
Did rah-rah Israel rally make US Jews safer? - comment
THE CHEERS of the pro-Israel community were intoxicating, exciting, and even enthralling. It was good. However, it does not replace the harsh reality that the US may not be the haven it once was.
Hamas massacre live: Is this what hell looks like? - comment
It was only when I went this week to watch the IDF movie, designed to highlight the horror of that holiday morning that had begun so typically, that the before and after narratives fell into place.
Israel-Hamas war: 5 challenges Israel faces after 30 days - analysis
Israel remains under constant rocket fire, still reeling from the trauma of October 7. Here are the five primary challenges it currently confronts, one month into the war with Hamas.
Hamas didn't kill people on Oct. 7, they killed Jews - experts
According to counterterrorism and intelligence experts, terrorists dehumanize Jews, enabling them to rationalize their savage actions.
