Noam Neusner


GOP Gets It Right on Israel

By Noam Neusner

GOP Gets It Right on Israel
The Republicans’ hard line on Israel seems aimed more at Christian conservatives than American Jews. Noam Neusner says the GOP is only telling the truth and winning new support.Read More


Obama's Charity-Tax Plan Sounds Good to Some

By Noam Neusner

Obama's Charity-Tax Plan Sounds Good to Some
President Obama has suggested trimming tax benefits for charities. Despite howls of protest, one conservative lauds the plan for leveling the playing field with corporations.Read More


The Poverty of Riches

By Noam Neusner

The Poverty of Riches
Noam Neusner looks at what to make of the widespread poverty among Haredim, as well as a recent study that showed that of all America’s religious denominations, Reform Jewry’s adherents are the biggest earners.Read More


Davening Barefoot

By Noam Neusner

The latest craze in running is barefoot or minimalistic running — slapping on the equivalent of a thin layer of rubber soles on a sock and then pounding out 5, 10 and even 20 or more miles. Runners who have adopted the habit say it gives them a better “feel” for running. The idea of running with less has significant appeal to serious runners in particular. They want to know what they are made of, and wearing less shoe gives them that sensation.Read More


Don’t Treat Conservatives Like Apostates

By Noam Neusner

For several months, I have been an active participant in the community-wide campaign of the Jewish Council for Public Affairs to restore civility to Jewish public life. As a result, I am routinely asked: What does civility really require of us, besides hushed voices and respectful listening in public meetings and discussions? Is this just an exercise in good manners?Read More