Category Archives: Religion
Christmas With the Chipmunks
In my home, there was nothing unusual that on the last snowy night of Hanukkah in December 1963, after we had lit all the candles on the menorah, one of Hanukkah gifts was a Christmas album- “Christmas With the Chipmunks.”
Christmas With the Chipmunks
In my home, there was nothing unusual that on the last snowy night of Hanukkah in December 1963, after we had lit all the candles on the menorah, one of Hanukkah gifts was a Christmas album- “Christmas With the Chipmunks.”
How America Met Rob Reiner – The Legacy of All In The Family
Rob Reiner was the first person I ever saw on television stand up to a bigot. And fifty years later, he still was. Though now the bigot from Queens was no longer his father-in-law, a foreman on a loading dock,
How America Met Rob Reiner – The Legacy of All In The Family
Rob Reiner was the first person I ever saw on television stand up to a bigot. And fifty years later, he still was. Though now the bigot from Queens was no longer his father-in-law, a foreman on a loading dock,
Hanukkah Light Dimmed by Darkness
As Hanukkah has begun around the world, a celebration has already faced a mass shooting terrorist attack in Sydney, Australia. At least 12 Jews were killed on Bondi Beach. Though this morning Jews woke up to a day of yet
Hanukkah Light Dimmed by Darkness
As Hanukkah has begun around the world, a celebration has already faced a mass shooting terrorist attack in Sydney, Australia. At least 12 Jews were killed on Bondi Beach. Though this morning Jews woke up to a day of yet
Veterans Day – Remembering the Others That Served
As America entered the Great War in 1917, Uncle Sam encouraged all his “hyphenated” American nieces and nephews to join him in fighting this war to end all wars. While we celebrate Veterans Day, and the anniversary of Armistice Day,
Veterans Day – Remembering the Others That Served
As America entered the Great War in 1917, Uncle Sam encouraged all his “hyphenated” American nieces and nephews to join him in fighting this war to end all wars. While we celebrate Veterans Day, and the anniversary of Armistice Day,
Young Republicans Same Old Hate
Yesterday, as I was working on a poster for a friend to use for the New York City “No Kings” March on Saturday, I got an email from my conservative older brother asking, “Are you going to the No Kings
Young Republicans Same Old Hate
Yesterday, as I was working on a poster for a friend to use for the New York City “No Kings” March on Saturday, I got an email from my conservative older brother asking, “Are you going to the No Kings
October 7 Attacks
Two years of tears. Two years of fear, Of hope Of rage Two years that feel like a lifetime but also a blink of an eye. Two years of uncertainty. Dashed hopes, Bitterness Frustration Disbelief Heartache The not knowing For
October 7 Attacks
Two years of tears. Two years of fear, Of hope Of rage Two years that feel like a lifetime but also a blink of an eye. Two years of uncertainty. Dashed hopes, Bitterness Frustration Disbelief Heartache The not knowing For
Charlie Kirk – Words Matter
Words matter because truth matters. The truth is, Charlie Kirk’s words hurt millions. They demonized, diminished, and devalued a huge swath of our population. Who we honor matters. I’m not saying Kirk didn’t matter. For millions he did. Though I
Charlie Kirk – Words Matter
Words matter because truth matters. The truth is, Charlie Kirk’s words hurt millions. They demonized, diminished, and devalued a huge swath of our population. Who we honor matters. I’m not saying Kirk didn’t matter. For millions he did. Though I
Robert Redford R.I.P.- The Way We Were
I fell in love for the first time in the summer of 1973 when I was 18. He was a heartthrob. A golden boy. A WASP to my Jewish, more progressive political self. Away at college in Syracuse, I snuck
Robert Redford R.I.P.- The Way We Were
I fell in love for the first time in the summer of 1973 when I was 18. He was a heartthrob. A golden boy. A WASP to my Jewish, more progressive political self. Away at college in Syracuse, I snuck
Pepe,The President and a Mission From God
Trump claims he’s “On a mission from God.” A white nationalist God to be exact. A Jesus with bleached blonde hair, blue eyes who wants to deport thy neighbor. Behind him in this ominous black and white meme, that the
Pepe,The President and a Mission From God
Trump claims he’s “On a mission from God.” A white nationalist God to be exact. A Jesus with bleached blonde hair, blue eyes who wants to deport thy neighbor. Behind him in this ominous black and white meme, that the
Murder in the Name of Palestine
There was a time, and not so long ago, I would walk into my synagogue for Shabbat services, and be greeted at the entrance by other well-dressed members of the congregation who would smile and greet me with the words
Murder in the Name of Palestine
There was a time, and not so long ago, I would walk into my synagogue for Shabbat services, and be greeted at the entrance by other well-dressed members of the congregation who would smile and greet me with the words
Envisioning The American Dream 