# Michael Barclay

https://humanevents.com/author/michael-barclay

## Articles by Michael Barclay

- [RABBI MICHAEL BARCLAY: Here's how Trump's plan for the 'Riviera of the Middle East' can be willed from dream into reality](https://humanevents.com/opinion/rabbi-michael-barclay-heres-how-trumps-plan-for-the-riviera-of-the-middle-east-can-be-willed-from-dream-into-reality.md) — 2025-02-06 — The foundation stones are in place. The challenges can be met. This dream of President Trump’s truly can become a reality.
- [RABBI MICHAEL BARCLAY: Don't even think about saying 'happy Holidays'](https://humanevents.com/opinion/rabbi-michael-barclay-dont-even-think-about-saying-happy-holidays.md) — 2024-12-27 — ​​​​​​​Christmas and Hanukkah are holy times that contain deep spiritual teachings for our souls and lessons for our entire life. To relegate them to the status of secular holidays is actually…
- [RABBI MICHAEL BARCLAY: Trump's superpower is inspiring ordinary people to do extraordinary things](https://humanevents.com/opinion/rabbi-michael-barclay-trumps-superpower-is-inspiring-ordinary-people-to-do-extraordinary-things.md) — 2024-12-16 — He is a lightning rod, and while he inspires an unmatched hatred in those who prefer a status quo of authoritarianism, he also inspires truly courageous actions on the part of normal people.
- [RABBI MICHAEL BARCLAY: The RFK Jr I know is a unifier, and just proved it](https://humanevents.com/opinion/rabbi-michael-barclay-the-rfk-jr-i-know-is-a-unifier-and-just-proved-it.md) — 2024-08-26 — By reaching out to Bobby, Trump demonstrated that the former president really is committed to unifying this nation.
- [RABBI MICHAEL BARCLAY: President Trump should denounce the 'Groypers'](https://humanevents.com/opinion/rabbi-michael-barclay-president-trump-should-denounce-the-groypers.md) — 2024-05-22 — By publicly and clearly rejecting these extremists; the former president has everything to gain and nothing to lose.
- [RABBI MICHAEL BARCLAY: Religious freedom has powerful defenders](https://humanevents.com/opinion/rabbi-michael-barclay-religious-freedom-has-powerful-defenders.md) — 2024-04-02 — May we all emulate the commitment of the Advocates for Faith and Freedom in our own ministries; and may we all enjoy similar success in expressing our love for God through helping others in their…
- [RABBI MICHAEL BARCLAY: 'Palestine' does not exist, except as code for genocide](https://humanevents.com/opinion/rabbi-michael-barclay-palestine-does-not-exist-except-as-code-for-genocide.md) — 2023-12-05 — A paradise of Gaza is only a few steps away: utterly destroy Hamas; philosophically distinguish between Gaza and the West Bank, removing the myth created in 1964 of “Palestine”; and generate…
- [RABBI MICHAEL BARCLAY: There is no such thing as 'Palestine,' except in the minds of terrorists](https://humanevents.com/opinion/rabbi-michael-barclay-there-is-no-such-thing-as-palestine-except-in-the-minds-of-terrorists.md) — 2023-11-13 — Palestine has never existed as its own nation; the charter of Hamas makes it very clear that the purpose of their movement is to wipe out Jews.
- [RABBI MICHAEL BARCLAY: There is no joy in the destruction of Hamas, but it must be done](https://humanevents.com/opinion/rabbi-michael-barclay-there-is-no-joy-in-the-destruction-of-hamas-but-it-must-be-done.md) — 2023-10-12 — While destruction of the Hamas terrorists is a moral necessity, to take pleasure in it would be to sink to their level.
- [RABBI MICHAEL BARCLAY: To make peace, Pope Francis and Bishop Strickland should look to an ancient Talmudic principle](https://humanevents.com/opinion/rabbi-michael-barclay-to-make-peace-pope-francis-and-bishop-strickland-should-look-to-an-ancient-talmudic-principle.md) — 2023-09-20 — Pope Francis and Bishop Strickland are both serious men of faith; if they look to Talmudic tradition, they should find principles that enable them to coexist in the same church.
- [RABBI MICHAEL BARCLAY: Americans of faith must speak out against the digital 'yellow stars' parishioners at Santa Clara County Calvary Church are forced to wear](https://humanevents.com/opinion/rabbi-michael-barclay-americans-of-faith-must-speak-out-against-the-digital-yellow-stars-parishioners-at-santa-clara-county-calvary-church-are-forced-to-wear.md) — 2023-09-13 — A lawsuit against Santa Clara County by Calvary Church claims they are using geolocation apps to track believers when they come to church.