Why Israel won’t recognize the Kurds

I encourage you to read and share an article that I published in The Times of Israel today entitled "Talking Turkey – Why Israel won't recognize the Kurds."  

It was written in response to those pundits, in Israel and elsewhere, who since 2009-10 have argued for greater Israeli involvement in Kurdish affairs.  There needs to be a more nuanced conversation about Israeli-Turkish relations, but this is not the correct method. 

Turkish Travels IV: Memory, Museums, and Bombs

I hope you enjoy the last article from my time in Istanbul this summer.  It explores The Museum of Innocence, a novel and museum created by Orhan Pamuk, along with some of the difficulties associated with memory and identity.

You can find the article here: http://blogs.timesofisrael.com/turkish-travels-iv-memory-museums-and-bombs/

Tisha B'Av on Büyükada

The Jewish community of Istanbul is as complex and varied as any in the world.  Please enjoy my latest article about my experiences on the island of Büyükada at this link: http://blogs.timesofisrael.com/turkish-travels-iii-tisha-bbuyukada/

Turkey's Syrian Conundrum

Its been a busy time in Istanbul, please enjoy my latest article: "Turkey's Syrian Conundrum," which can be found on the Times of Israel website.