Why Netanyahu should go to Beijing * Why he should not * The opposition must merge into one faction * 5 awesome summer hikes in Israel

[Times of Israel]( [The Blogs Weekly]( Thursday, July 6, 2023 [The threat of a US-China war requires a US-Israel reset]( By Elbridge Colby No more bear hug: Washington must stop managing Israel’s diplomatic strategy and focus on shoring up US might in Asia Avidan Freedman [Netanyahu’s China turn: A strategic and moral mistake]( Israel’s strength is its values, so it shouldn’t be cozying up to a cruel, morally indefensible regime, not even for realpolitik Ron Werber [Only a united opposition can prevent this looming catastrophe]( Without joining together, liberal parties have no chance of blocking this government’s dark vision for the country [The season of purple thorns]( By Ruthi Soudack Nature is strong and exposed in Israel: Spring bombards us with its fleeting wonders, even as we shift to summer Coby Schoffman [Israelis and Iranians can surely get along]( 10 tips to help people connect with each other, start effective movements, and challenge the current governmental discourse Elizabeth Brenner Danziger [The breached walls of history – and healing]( Had nothing in my life gone wrong when it did, I’d be a different person. Likewise, without exile and Diaspora, who would we Jews have become? [Defending the broken tablets: On the pro-Democracy protests]( By Michael Wasserman A midrash to remind us that spiritual humility, the awareness that our truths are partial truths, is a religious value Yuval Shany [‘Reasonableness’ keeps government power in check]( Canceling this judicial tool would lift yet another barrier to unlimited power and open the door for rampant corruption David Sedley [The remarkable, quiet lives of rich Sarah and old Serah]( The Torah portion spends few words on a woman who, unlike Zelophehad’s daughters, got her due without a fuss [5 tips for awesome summer hiking in Israel]( By Susannah Schild When it’s just too hot, start with the water hikes, but don’t forget the other ways to stay cool while enjoying the great outdoors more choice voices Shalom Wald [Yes, Bibi should go to Beijing. In fact, he must.]( China has taken major strides into the Mideast arena, and the Prime Minister needs to go and make Israel’s case Karen Reiss Medwed [Teach all children: Jewish affirmative action]( The US Supreme Court’s ruling is an ethical, moral and – for Jews – religious failure [The Blogs Weekly]( [facebook]( [twitter]( [instagram]( [View in browser]( [Contact support](mailto:support@timesofisrael.com) [Advertise with us](mailto:advertise@timesofisrael.com) Were you forwarded this email? [Subscribe here]( [Unsubscribe]( from this List © 2023 The Times Of Israel, All Rights Reserved