Posts Tagged: Jews
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,
The Passover Plot Against Josh Shapiro Is as Old As Jewish History
Can we go back to the fact that someone tried to kill Governor Josh Shapiro on Passover? Where is the outrage? Where is the activism? Does anyone really believe the Trump administration cares about anti-Semitism when they go after universities?
The Passover Plot Against Josh Shapiro Is as Old As Jewish History
Can we go back to the fact that someone tried to kill Governor Josh Shapiro on Passover? Where is the outrage? Where is the activism? Does anyone really believe the Trump administration cares about anti-Semitism when they go after universities?
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
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
Ye Olde Swastika
Ye Gads! Ye the rapper formerly known as Kanye West currently known as Bat Shit Crazy has gone way beyond his recent bizarre nude fashion statement with his wife Bianca Censori at the Grammys. He needs to step away from
Ye Olde Swastika
Ye Gads! Ye the rapper formerly known as Kanye West currently known as Bat Shit Crazy has gone way beyond his recent bizarre nude fashion statement with his wife Bianca Censori at the Grammys. He needs to step away from
Save the Christians, Lose the Jews
Returning home from a walk with my dog Moe yesterday afternoon, I had a premonition I had never felt before. As I approached the outside entrance to my office, my eye suddenly went from the blue and white Kamala Harris-
Save the Christians, Lose the Jews
Returning home from a walk with my dog Moe yesterday afternoon, I had a premonition I had never felt before. As I approached the outside entrance to my office, my eye suddenly went from the blue and white Kamala Harris-
Holocaust Remembrance Day- More Important than Ever
To those deniers of the Holocaust: There is no denying that these members of my husband Hershel’s family lives were taken too early. There is no denying that none of them would ever enjoy growing old to delight in the
Holocaust Remembrance Day- More Important than Ever
To those deniers of the Holocaust: There is no denying that these members of my husband Hershel’s family lives were taken too early. There is no denying that none of them would ever enjoy growing old to delight in the
If I Lose Blame the Jews
Blame the Jews, Trump said. Jews have heard this 6 million times As a Jew, I have read these words in history books Six million times Blame has been implied, inferred, believed, and acted on 6 million times Scapegoated Marginalized
If I Lose Blame the Jews
Blame the Jews, Trump said. Jews have heard this 6 million times As a Jew, I have read these words in history books Six million times Blame has been implied, inferred, believed, and acted on 6 million times Scapegoated Marginalized
Holocaust Remembrance Day- More Important than Ever
To those deniers of the Holocaust: There is no denying that these members of my husband Hershel’s family lives were taken too early. There is no denying that none of them would ever enjoy growing old to delight in the
Holocaust Remembrance Day- More Important than Ever
To those deniers of the Holocaust: There is no denying that these members of my husband Hershel’s family lives were taken too early. There is no denying that none of them would ever enjoy growing old to delight in the
Envisioning The American Dream 