[NOTE: This is a slightly edited version of a previous post.] This is the second night of Chanukah, and I wish everyone a happy one. Chanukah is about a successful revolt and a miracle of light: The miracle of the … Continue reading →
Yes, there really IS non-election news. For example, a pogrom in Amsterdam: As Europe marks the 88th anniversary of Kristallnacht, the Dutch city of Amsterdam gave police emergency powers to prevent further breakout of antisemitic violence. The measures to protect … Continue reading →
Here’s an excellent article by a Jewish woman who emigrated to this country from Russia in 2012. An excerpt: I immigrated to America from Russia in 2012 so I wouldn’t have to hide anymore. That hasn’t worked out so well … Continue reading →
It was a long long time ago – perhaps fifty years ago – when I first heard the claim that Christopher Columbus was Jewish. In the intervening years I’ve also read that it’s not so. But that’s why it was … Continue reading →
Ta-Nehisi Coates is someone I’ve written about several times before. I refer you to the first three posts on the list that can be found here. In my opinion, his works are vile – and all the more vile because … Continue reading →
Here’s the story: Peter Deutsch, a former Democratic congressman from Florida, endorsed former President Donald Trump on Monday, citing concerns over Israel’s security as the top issue motivating his decision. “I feel very comfortable today publicly announcing that I’m endorsing … Continue reading →
Looking back at 10/7, I recall that the news of just how bad it was came out slowly. First it was that maybe 20 Israelis had been killed. Then more, and then more and more and more, in a cascade … Continue reading →
Jewish holidays begin at sundown and end at sundown, and tonight is the start of Rosh Hashana, which is the Jewish New Year. It couldn’t come at a more appropriate time. Out with the horror of last year, in with … Continue reading →
I’m too busy today to put up Part II of my series on the Israeli hostages; I’ll probably do it tomorrow. There’s a lot to say. But in the meantime, I happened to see this Caroline Glick piece about the … Continue reading →
Here’s the excerpt; it’s about seven and a half minutes long and quite chilling:
Continue reading →I’ve cued up a few minutes of his speech:
Continue reading →When I was a child, my playmates bickered a lot. One of the most common rejoinders I remember from those days was bounces off me and sticks to you, an annoying reversal that my verbal adversaries would use when valid … Continue reading →