Tag Archives: Allison Benedikt

Max Steinberg: A Real American Hero

MOMENT MAG by Naomi Ragen 2014 September/October The 19-year-old who joined the IDF after Birthright represents the best of American Jewry.   Not so long ago, American Jewish children learned from their parents to love the State of Israel. Even … Continue reading

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Another response to Slate’s Blood Libel Against Birthright Israel

ALGEMEINER by Shmuley Boteach July 24, 2014 We Jews know what a blood libel is. It captures false accusations that Jews are culpable for deaths they did not commit or are in no way responsible for. So how should we … Continue reading

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The Shameful Disparagement of Max Steinberg, the Lone Soldier

TIMES OF ISRAEL by Steven Frank July 24, 2014 Recently, in Slate, Allison Benedikt, Slate Senior Editor, raised the question “what makes an American kid with shaky Hebrew decide he is ready to die for Israel?” Ms. Benedikt was referring … Continue reading

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