Hope Amid Destruction: To Be a Jew
I’m shaken. I may live on the other side side of the country, may never have wandered the streets of …
Tag Archives: hostages
Remembering Them on the 8th Night — Again
A year ago, it seemed inconceivable that some 100 captives would still be held by Hamas today, nearly 15 months …
Remembering October 7
Since October 7th, I have often seen a simple, three word message, usually written by someone who isn’t Jewish. It says: …
We Are Stardust: Part Two
“Justice, justice you shall pursue.” It is the most famous phrase from this week’s Torah portion. It’s one of the …
The Jews’ Message
I don’t have to look at a calendar to know that it’s seven weeks to Rosh Hashanah. I know this …
The Power of Tears
I used to cry easily. Like my dad, a good sappy TV commercial could do me in. I would cry …
The Indomitable Jewish Spirit
Someone I don’t know sent me a message yesterday. It was three short words: “God bless Israel.” The sentiment is …
Remembering Them on the 8th Night
Thursday night this week is the last night of Hanukkah. We will fill our hannukiot (aka menorahs) with candles as …
Be the Light
“Speech is a path to peace.” Rabbi Jonathan Sacks, of blessed memory, wrote these words years ago. Today, they are …
I am Israel
This morning I watched a short video of two young girls, returning home from captivity by Hamas. There was a …
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