A Peaceful Passover
Once again, I will read from the wine-stained Haggadahs I have used since I was 3 years old, when the Seder table was filled with parents, grandparents, great uncles, great Aunts, and cousins. The table is so much smaller this
A Peaceful Passover
Once again, I will read from the wine-stained Haggadahs I have used since I was 3 years old, when the Seder table was filled with parents, grandparents, great uncles, great Aunts, and cousins. The table is so much smaller this
Join the March
In 1936 our government encouraged everyone to join the march and sign up for Social Security, this wonderful safety net that FDR and Uncle Sam put into place to protect us. Today we march to protect our right to have
Join the March
In 1936 our government encouraged everyone to join the march and sign up for Social Security, this wonderful safety net that FDR and Uncle Sam put into place to protect us. Today we march to protect our right to have
Turning 70
Today I turn seventy, a number Hallmark decrees a milestone based on the number of greeting cards there are. I’ve moved through all my significant birthdays pretty smoothly. Thirty was a breeze, and forty was fabulous. Fifty felt empowering and
Turning 70
Today I turn seventy, a number Hallmark decrees a milestone based on the number of greeting cards there are. I’ve moved through all my significant birthdays pretty smoothly. Thirty was a breeze, and forty was fabulous. Fifty felt empowering and
What in Your Life is Irreplaceable?
If you had to flee your home in an instant, what would be the one object you absolutely had to take with you? In a recent Zoom with friends, whose lives have been touched by the recent natural catastrophes, I
What in Your Life is Irreplaceable?
If you had to flee your home in an instant, what would be the one object you absolutely had to take with you? In a recent Zoom with friends, whose lives have been touched by the recent natural catastrophes, I
Picturing Donald Trump
Watch out Jerry Saltz. There’s a new art critic in town, and he’s nasty Donald Trump who likely hasn’t been inside an art gallery or museum for over half a century – if ever- has gone on a tirade on
Picturing Donald Trump
Watch out Jerry Saltz. There’s a new art critic in town, and he’s nasty Donald Trump who likely hasn’t been inside an art gallery or museum for over half a century – if ever- has gone on a tirade on
Social Insecurity
I am now breaking into old childhood piggy banks in search of vintage coins that might be worth money. This is how terrified I am of losing social security. Not to mention the crashing stock market. Some of my old
Social Insecurity
I am now breaking into old childhood piggy banks in search of vintage coins that might be worth money. This is how terrified I am of losing social security. Not to mention the crashing stock market. Some of my old
Canada My Favorite Neighbor
Oh, Canada, we the people of America never wanted this breakup. Our commitment to Canada was once something unshakeable. True Blue. Literally written in stone. John F. Kennedy famously defined the nature of the relationship between Canada and the United
Canada My Favorite Neighbor
Oh, Canada, we the people of America never wanted this breakup. Our commitment to Canada was once something unshakeable. True Blue. Literally written in stone. John F. Kennedy famously defined the nature of the relationship between Canada and the United
Ukraine, Jews, and a Traumatic History
Ukrainian blood runs through me. As does Russian blood. I am a descendent of Eastern European Jews. Centuries of shifting borders and maps redrawn create ambiguity over nationalities. But never over my religion. For hundreds of years, my Jewish ancestors
Ukraine, Jews, and a Traumatic History
Ukrainian blood runs through me. As does Russian blood. I am a descendent of Eastern European Jews. Centuries of shifting borders and maps redrawn create ambiguity over nationalities. But never over my religion. For hundreds of years, my Jewish ancestors
International Women’s Day Celebrating Female Spirit
Today on International Women’s Day, along with the bravery of the Ukrainian women, I would be remiss if I didn’t also honor my mother-in-law Eva Katz. When I look in the faces of the young Ukrainian women walking through the
International Women’s Day Celebrating Female Spirit
Today on International Women’s Day, along with the bravery of the Ukrainian women, I would be remiss if I didn’t also honor my mother-in-law Eva Katz. When I look in the faces of the young Ukrainian women walking through the
Envisioning The American Dream 