Sy Versus Spy: Why the Mission Without Mercy?

The hailstorm that’s coming down on Jonathan Pollard’s head is a veritable wonder to behold. Admirals and generals, C.I.A. directors and their minions are whispering in the ears of Seymour (Sy) Hersh, who then repeats in The New Yorker one allegation after another maintaining that Jonathan Pollard was the worst spy to ever hit the Read More

After 13 Years, Can Israeli Spy Finally Go Free?

One of my children groans, “Not again, you’ll turn into a broken record.” True, I’ve written about Jonathan Pollard before and most likely will again. There are some times, however, when being stuck in a groove hits the honorable note. My daughter forgets that what is merely boring for her is a daily life in Read More

Jewish Leaders Must Extract a Moral Thorn

Phil Baum, Abraham Foxman, Robert Rifkin and all the members of the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations: You cannot push this away forever. Jonathan Pollard is on our consciences, giving us collective and private nightmares, and you know it. There is a growing swell of concern and anxiety in the community. Rabbi Read More