AB 715 Is More Than Policy—It’s Protection! Has Israel become our canary in the coal mine? What do I mean? From coal mines to classrooms: Antisemitism’s Alarming Echo. Do you remember the story behind the canary in the coal mine? It’s not a way any Jew wants to be described as, yet here we are.… Continue reading Beware Diaspora Jews, Israelis, and Every Parent. Do You Understand Canary?
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I’m Not Surprised, Just Disgusted—How About You?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ICrdi6CtVgYaron Lischinsky, right, and his partner Sarah Milgrim, both employees of the Israeli Embassy in the US who were killed in a shooting in Washington, DC, on May 21, 2025, in an undated photo. (Israeli Embassy in Washington) Yaron Lischinsky, right, and his partner Sarah Milgrim, both employees of the Israeli Embassy in the US… Continue reading I’m Not Surprised, Just Disgusted—How About You?
Defending My People, Defends All People. Will Your People Be Next?
Defending My People, Defends All People. Will Your People Be Next? Defending My People, Defends All People. Will Your People Be Next? May 13, 2024 In my Times of Israel Blog, I adamantly defend our Jewish community. I hope we will hear from more of our friends as well. Netanyahu is fighting the Israel-Hamas War… Continue reading Defending My People, Defends All People. Will Your People Be Next?
Peacefully Walking the Tightrope of the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict—Isn’t
Peacefully Walking the Tightrope of the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict—Isn’t Being a Peace activist is often difficult yet rewarding for my soul. To be open, stay aware of my experiences and my internal thoughts, it’s a goal, not a given. Sometimes I fall short, take a step back, regroup, and then move forward. The attempt is where… Continue reading Peacefully Walking the Tightrope of the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict—Isn’t
Peace is Better than War!
Peace is Better than War! Peace is Better than War! December 17, 2023 Shavua Tov! (A Good Week!) Gratitude for another amazing year of PEACE with Penny Championing Israeli & Palestinian Peace organizations working together. These committed Peace activists Work to make their lives Fear-free, Safe, Tolerable, Dare we hope, Joyful? Even during war, There… Continue reading Peace is Better than War!
PEACE with Penny SEASON 5 2023 “Latest Antisemitic Trope Spewed During the Israel War,” Penny S. Tee, October 18, 2023
PEACE with Penny SEASON 5 2023 “Latest Antisemitic Trope Spewed During the Israel War,” Penny S. Tee, October 18, 2023 PEACE with Penny SEASON 5 2023 “Latest Antisemitic Trope Spewed During the Israel War,” Penny S. Tee, October 18, 2023 October 18, 2023 Shabbat Shalom Who are you? A Loyal Friend Who Stands With Your… Continue reading PEACE with Penny SEASON 5 2023 “Latest Antisemitic Trope Spewed During the Israel War,” Penny S. Tee, October 18, 2023
What is Anti-Semitism? Let’s Be Clear―It’s Hating Jews
What is Anti-Semitism? Let’s Be Clear―It’s Hating Jews What is Anti-Semitism? Let’s Be Clear―It’s Hating Jews August 6, 2020 Anti-Semitism is the discrimination against, prejudice or hostility toward Jews. Why didn’t they just call it Jew-hatred―no need for interpretation. Perhaps that is the point, let’s whisper amongst ourselves, with a knowing wink. Wilhelm Marr, known… Continue reading What is Anti-Semitism? Let’s Be Clear―It’s Hating Jews
We Owe Cleaning Up This Mess to “GiGi,” George Floyd’s Daughter
We Owe Cleaning Up This Mess to “GiGi,” George Floyd’s Daughter We Owe Cleaning Up This Mess to “GiGi,” George Floyd’s Daughter June 4, 2020 As a mother, hearing George Floyd cry out “Mama” as he breathed his last breaths, ripped through my heart. We are supposed to protect our kids, no matter how old,… Continue reading We Owe Cleaning Up This Mess to “GiGi,” George Floyd’s Daughter
Les Hajnal, Holocaust Survivor—Won! Part II
Les Hajnal, Holocaust Survivor—Won! Part II Les Hajnal, Holocaust Survivor—Won! Part II April 21, 2020 Note: Dear reader, This article was written in two parts. Les Hajnal, Holocaust Survivor—Won! Part I and this being Part II. Why? I felt it would be disrespectful to leave any part out of this courageous Holocaust survivor’s story that… Continue reading Les Hajnal, Holocaust Survivor—Won! Part II
Les Hajnal, Holocaust Survivor—Won! Part I
Les Hajnal, Holocaust Survivor—Won! Part I Les Hajnal, Holocaust Survivor—Won! Part I April 20, 2020 For the dead and the living, we must bear witness. Elie Wiesel Note: Dear reader, I’ve written this article in two parts. Why? I felt it would be disrespectful to leave any part out of this courageous Holocaust survivor’s story… Continue reading Les Hajnal, Holocaust Survivor—Won! Part I
American Jews are Feeling the Fear and Pain of Israelis
American Jews are Feeling the Fear and Pain of Israelis American Jews are Feeling the Fear and Pain of Israelis January 21, 2020 American Jews are feeling some of the fear and pain of Israelis. What do I mean? Alarmingly, Jews are being attacked in the United States and also around the world, with increased… Continue reading American Jews are Feeling the Fear and Pain of Israelis
2020 Happy New Year and Decade!
2020 Happy New Year and Decade! 2020 Happy New Year and Decade! January 3, 2020 Happy New Year! Shabbat Shalom! This is the first shabbat of the new year and decade. What big plans do you have? What is it that you have always wanted to do or work on, that hasn’t been on your… Continue reading 2020 Happy New Year and Decade!
Whoohoo! The New Face of www.PennySTee.com is up! And Israel’s Winners of TIME magazine’s Top 100 Inventions is in…
Whoohoo! The New Face of www.PennySTee.com is up! And Israel’s Winners of TIME magazine’s Top 100 Inventions is in… Whoohoo! The New Face of www.PennySTee.com is up! And Israel’s Winners of TIME magazine’s Top 100 Inventions is in… December 16, 2019 No, I didn’t get a facelift, but my website did. Hmmm, should I have?… Continue reading Whoohoo! The New Face of www.PennySTee.com is up! And Israel’s Winners of TIME magazine’s Top 100 Inventions is in…
Run, Hide, Fight! Defending Jews from Anti-Semitic Terrorism is The New Mantra
Run, Hide, Fight! Defending Jews from Anti-Semitic Terrorism is The New Mantra Run, Hide, Fight! Defending Jews from Anti-Semitic Terrorism is The New Mantra October 24, 2019 I thought I’d start my blog with a lesson from our next generation. Young Jewish women who I don’t know, yet make me proud. They were standing up… Continue reading Run, Hide, Fight! Defending Jews from Anti-Semitic Terrorism is The New Mantra
Tlaib, Omar and the B.D.S. Movement—Oy!
Tlaib, Omar and the B.D.S. Movement—Oy! Tlaib, Omar and the B.D.S. Movement—Oy! September 2, 2019 As always, any discussion of Israel is complicated and often a mess to untangle and process. Tlaib and Omar are U.S. Congresswomen and perhaps I’m naïve, but I expect more from our representatives. It’s so hard to listen to the… Continue reading Tlaib, Omar and the B.D.S. Movement—Oy!