Posts Tagged: Jews
American Enough to Fight. Still too Jewish to Belong
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,
American Enough to Fight. Still too Jewish to Belong
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,
Jewish Businesses Must Go? Not in My America
I’m going to just say it. Anti Zionists have now been given a free pass for antisemitism. This Sunday is a rally not many have heard of but everyone should be outraged by. Jewish restaurant owners in Philadelphia are facing
Jewish Businesses Must Go? Not in My America
I’m going to just say it. Anti Zionists have now been given a free pass for antisemitism. This Sunday is a rally not many have heard of but everyone should be outraged by. Jewish restaurant owners in Philadelphia are facing
An Off Color Remark – White Like Me
On the same sunny Sunday that thousands of my fellow citizens gathered on the National Mall for a day-long event to “rededicate” America to Christianity, thus leaving millions of non-Christians like me out in the cold, I was told
An Off Color Remark – White Like Me
On the same sunny Sunday that thousands of my fellow citizens gathered on the National Mall for a day-long event to “rededicate” America to Christianity, thus leaving millions of non-Christians like me out in the cold, I was told
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-
