Thank you for letting us reach this day. Thank you for giving us another year to Be Better and Do …
Israeli and Palestinian Women Build Peace Using Photography to See the “Other”
I hope you are staying safe, wearing masks, washing your hands, and not feeling too isolated. I know for me …
What is Anti-Semitism? Let’s Be Clear―It’s Hating Jews
Anti-Semitism is the discrimination against, prejudice or hostility toward Jews. Why didn’t they just call it Jew-hatred―no need for interpretation. …
An American Pastor Builds Bridges of Peace between Israelis and Palestinians
With the passing of John Lewis, great men are on my mind and I thought that this was a good …
A Love Letter to Israel on our Sixth Anniversary
Happy Sixth Year Anniversary Israel! This is a very personal anniversary between you and me. You may not remember me, …
Israelis and Palestinians: Peace Cannot be Achieved Without First Addressing Their Humanity Part I
The world finally is waking up to the realization of the pervasive scourge of racism and its negative impact on …
Celebrating Yom Ha’Atzmaut—Israel Independence Day
Today is Yom Ha’Atzmaut, which is Israel Independence Day. Whether this is cause for celebration or suffering is a matter …
Les Hajnal, Holocaust Survivor—Won! Part I
For the dead and the living, we must bear witness. Elie Wiesel Note: Dear reader, I’ve written this article in …
The Palestinian Answer to the U.S. Peace Plan is Continued Terrorist Attacks
Yes, I do have the Corona Virus on my mind and my heart aches for the suffering and loss of …
American Jews are Feeling the Fear and Pain of Israelis
American Jews are feeling some of the fear and pain of Israelis. What do I mean? Alarmingly, Jews are being …
2020 Happy New Year and Decade!
Happy New Year! Shabbat Shalom! This is the first shabbat of the new year and decade. What big plans do …
May You Be Blessed with a Peace-filled Thanksgiving
Happy Thanksgiving! As the year is ending, many of us take time to think about our life. How we are …
The Dizzying Dance of Missile Attacks Against Israel
The news is so sad. Just after a few days of escalated fighting with hundreds of Palestinian missiles raining down …
Run, Hide, Fight! Defending Jews from Anti-Semitic Terrorism is The New Mantra
I thought I’d start my blog with a lesson from our next generation. Young Jewish women who I don’t know, …
May You Have a Peace-filled Year! Lucy Aharish Shows Her Way By Living Her Truth…
I’d like to wish everyone Happy New Year and G’mar Fatima Tova (May You Be Sealed in the Book of …