Posts Tagged: Jewish
Hoping For A Hanukkah Miracle
The first night of Hanukkah is always special. It was 1959 when I lit my very first Hanukkah candle all by myself. At four years old, I was deemed old enough to hold the tapered lit candle in my hand,
Hoping For A Hanukkah Miracle
The first night of Hanukkah is always special. It was 1959 when I lit my very first Hanukkah candle all by myself. At four years old, I was deemed old enough to hold the tapered lit candle in my hand,
Anti Antisemitism is a Perpetual Problem
We are all witnessing in real time that antisemitism is not a thing of the past but a perpetual problem. And for me, this perpetual problem has hit me in a very literal way. A commentator online chose
Anti Antisemitism is a Perpetual Problem
We are all witnessing in real time that antisemitism is not a thing of the past but a perpetual problem. And for me, this perpetual problem has hit me in a very literal way. A commentator online chose
Never Again is Now
Hate is no longer hiding, but out on the streets for all to see. While peacefully walking with his grandson on Park Avenue the other day, a friend’s reverie was shattered by a group of about 100 “peacefully” marching on
Never Again is Now
Hate is no longer hiding, but out on the streets for all to see. While peacefully walking with his grandson on Park Avenue the other day, a friend’s reverie was shattered by a group of about 100 “peacefully” marching on
Perpetual Care
In the past week, while the unspeakable horror of Hamas unfolded, and the gut-wrenching images tore at my Jewish soul as despair gripped us all, I had been enmeshed in a different, dark world – creating a highly personal
Perpetual Care
In the past week, while the unspeakable horror of Hamas unfolded, and the gut-wrenching images tore at my Jewish soul as despair gripped us all, I had been enmeshed in a different, dark world – creating a highly personal
The All American Passover Haggadah
Why is This Haggadah Different Than All Other Haggadahs? American consumers are brand loyal. Whether toothpaste or toilet paper many dig in their heels about brand favorites. American Jews are no different. Especially when it comes to their Passover Haggadah,
The All American Passover Haggadah
Why is This Haggadah Different Than All Other Haggadahs? American consumers are brand loyal. Whether toothpaste or toilet paper many dig in their heels about brand favorites. American Jews are no different. Especially when it comes to their Passover Haggadah,
A National Day of Hate or A National Day Of Vigilance
Social media loves to remind us of special National Days we never even knew existed before, providing an opportunity to post warm and fuzzy pictures. There are designated days to honor your dog, your love of donuts, or remember your
A National Day of Hate or A National Day Of Vigilance
Social media loves to remind us of special National Days we never even knew existed before, providing an opportunity to post warm and fuzzy pictures. There are designated days to honor your dog, your love of donuts, or remember your
Santos Sighting
Not surprisingly while I was recently perusing the bookshelves at The Jewish Museum gift shop in New York City, I spotted an early cookbook written by famed Jew-ish chef George Santos. It featured his signature dish artisinal bullsh*T on an everything
Santos Sighting
Not surprisingly while I was recently perusing the bookshelves at The Jewish Museum gift shop in New York City, I spotted an early cookbook written by famed Jew-ish chef George Santos. It featured his signature dish artisinal bullsh*T on an everything
Congressman Elect George Santos – Jew-ish or Fool-ish
Is George Santos Jew-ish , or just plain Fool-ish? Actually, he’s very Republican-ish In fact, the con man is on brand. Lying seems to be the norm for Republicans. A pre-requisite for party membership. I haven’t seen so much lying
Congressman Elect George Santos – Jew-ish or Fool-ish
Is George Santos Jew-ish , or just plain Fool-ish? Actually, he’s very Republican-ish In fact, the con man is on brand. Lying seems to be the norm for Republicans. A pre-requisite for party membership. I haven’t seen so much lying
Antisemitism Hits Home- When Will the Hating End?
The epidemic of hate that Doug Emhoff referenced yesterday at a White House roundtable on antisemitism has hit close to home for me. That vile virus has infected my house. Hate dwells inside. Two weeks ago when I was called
Antisemitism Hits Home- When Will the Hating End?
The epidemic of hate that Doug Emhoff referenced yesterday at a White House roundtable on antisemitism has hit close to home for me. That vile virus has infected my house. Hate dwells inside. Two weeks ago when I was called
In My Jewish Home I Grew Up Celebrating Christmas
Sometimes it can feel like Hanukkah doesn’t hold a candle to Christmas. Eight skinny, little Hanukkah candles can’t even begin to compete with vibrating LED Christmas lights pulsating in sequence to the sound of everything from “Let it Snow”
In My Jewish Home I Grew Up Celebrating Christmas
Sometimes it can feel like Hanukkah doesn’t hold a candle to Christmas. Eight skinny, little Hanukkah candles can’t even begin to compete with vibrating LED Christmas lights pulsating in sequence to the sound of everything from “Let it Snow”
Envisioning The American Dream 