A series of unprovoked attacks against Israeli civilians and soldiers from Lebanon began July 12. They were carried out by Hezbollah, a Lebanese-based terrorist organization that holds seats in the country’s parliament and has significant influence over Lebanese governmental decisions. Read more...

I remember being in Lebanon two summers ago, spending many days in my family’s hometown at a house my uncle had just built. A five-minute drive from the beach and surrounded by orchards, the hills of Northern Israel visible from the balcony, it was truly a unique place ““ where worlds collide. Read more...

I’m in the middle of a massive career change. After 20 years in the business, I’m getting out. For the past month I have been embracing my new calling: enlightened loafer. Read more...

Earlier this month, The New York Times confirmed my long-held belief that women are far superior to men. In “At Colleges, Women Are Leaving Men in the Dust” (July 9), the Times found that whether it comes to grades or graduating, women were reported to be higher achievers in college than their male counterparts. Read more...

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In conflict, Israel is also holding the gun I found Alex Hoffman’s cartoon (July 17) to be very offensive and one-sided. The depiction of the giant gun with “Hezbollah” written on it should have a giant war plane beside it emblazoned with the words “Israel Defense Forces.” It is not just Hezbollah that is threatening peace, it is also the Israeli government. Read more...

I feel I have to respond to some of the points Harold Lee raised in “All work, no pay makes intern class a dull choice” (July 17). Read more...