To mark the 60th
anniversary of Israel's
independence, we're going through TNR's archives to find some of our most memorable
writings on the subject. Today, we've updated with pieces from Yossi Klein
Halevi, our man in Jerusalem. His
dispatches look back at the West
Bank pullout, consider the legacy of Ariel
Sharon, and even meditate on the appeal of Kabbalah
in the Hollywood set (remember Madonna as Esther, anyone?). Halevi's pieces were popular when they ran for
their incisive yet personal view of Israel,
and they have stood the test of time. Enjoy!
--Cara Parks