A Prayer for Yom Kippur A Prayer for Yom Kippur September 26, 2020 Thank you for letting us reach this day. Thank you for giving us another year to Be Better and Do Better May we recognize our thoughts and feelings to be the fantasies of our perceptions Let us remember that if we don’t… Continue reading A Prayer for Yom Kippur
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Israeli and Palestinian Women Build Peace Using Photography to See the “Other”
Israeli and Palestinian Women Build Peace Using Photography to See the “Other” Israeli and Palestinian Women Build Peace Using Photography to See the “Other” August 21, 2020 I hope you are staying safe, wearing masks, washing your hands, and not feeling too isolated. I know for me it feels like we are living in a… Continue reading Israeli and Palestinian Women Build Peace Using Photography to See the “Other”
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
An American Pastor Builds Bridges of Peace between Israelis and Palestinians
An American Pastor Builds Bridges of Peace between Israelis and Palestinians An American Pastor Builds Bridges of Peace between Israelis and Palestinians July 26, 2020 With the passing of John Lewis, great men are on my mind and I thought that this was a good time to speak about some of them that I know… Continue reading An American Pastor Builds Bridges of Peace between Israelis and Palestinians
A Love Letter to Israel on our Sixth Anniversary
A Love Letter to Israel on our Sixth Anniversary A Love Letter to Israel on our Sixth Anniversary July 19, 2020 Happy Sixth Year Anniversary Israel! This is a very personal anniversary between you and me. You may not remember me, but I’ll never forget you! Being Jewish, keeping you in my thoughts would have… Continue reading A Love Letter to Israel on our Sixth Anniversary
Israelis and Palestinians: Peace Cannot be Achieved Without First Addressing Their Humanity Part I
Israelis and Palestinians: Peace Cannot be Achieved Without First Addressing Their Humanity Part I Israelis and Palestinians: Peace Cannot be Achieved Without First Addressing Their Humanity Part I June 16, 2020 The world finally is waking up to the realization of the pervasive scourge of racism and its negative impact on society. Asking the victim,… Continue reading Israelis and Palestinians: Peace Cannot be Achieved Without First Addressing Their Humanity Part I
Celebrating Yom Ha’Atzmaut—Israel Independence Day
Celebrating Yom Ha’Atzmaut—Israel Independence Day Celebrating Yom Ha’Atzmaut—Israel Independence Day April 28, 2020 Today is Yom Ha’Atzmaut, which is Israel Independence Day. Whether this is cause for celebration or suffering is a matter of perception—whose side are you on? It’s complicated. The Palestinians call the day, “The Naqba” (The Catastrophe). For Jews and especially Israelis,… Continue reading Celebrating Yom Ha’Atzmaut—Israel Independence Day
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
The Palestinian Answer to the U.S. Peace Plan is Continued Terrorist Attacks
The Palestinian Answer to the U.S. Peace Plan is Continued Terrorist Attacks The Palestinian Answer to the U.S. Peace Plan is Continued Terrorist Attacks April 1, 2020 Yes, I do have the Corona Virus on my mind and my heart aches for the suffering and loss of life here in the United States and throughout… Continue reading The Palestinian Answer to the U.S. Peace Plan is Continued Terrorist Attacks
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!
May You Be Blessed with a Peace-filled Thanksgiving
May You Be Blessed with a Peace-filled Thanksgiving May You Be Blessed with a Peace-filled Thanksgiving November 28, 2019 Happy Thanksgiving! As the year is ending, many of us take time to think about our life. How we are grateful for family and friends (family we choose), having a roof over our heads, the freedom… Continue reading May You Be Blessed with a Peace-filled Thanksgiving
The Dizzying Dance of Missile Attacks Against Israel
The Dizzying Dance of Missile Attacks Against Israel The Dizzying Dance of Missile Attacks Against Israel November 22, 2019 The news is so sad. Just after a few days of escalated fighting with hundreds of Palestinian missiles raining down on Israel, then come the Iranian missiles from Syria attacking the Golan Heights. Does Israel just… Continue reading The Dizzying Dance of Missile Attacks Against Israel
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
May You Have a Peace-filled Year! Lucy Aharish Shows Her Way By Living Her Truth…
May You Have a Peace-filled Year! Lucy Aharish Shows Her Way By Living Her Truth… May You Have a Peace-filled Year! Lucy Aharish Shows Her Way By Living Her Truth… October 8, 2019 I’d like to wish everyone Happy New Year and G’mar Fatima Tova (May You Be Sealed in the Book of Life)! As… Continue reading May You Have a Peace-filled Year! Lucy Aharish Shows Her Way By Living Her Truth…