Antisemitic History Not Included in the Netflix Drama, ‘May December’
When I heard about a new Netflix film May December, I was intrigued. But as I read the movie’s premise, I could feel my stomach tighten and my jaw clench, […]
February 9, 2024
December 28, 2023
Seeing A Post-Oct. 7 Israel Firsthand While Volunteering
My wife and I recently returned from a 10-day trip to volunteer in Israel. We went ourselves to show solidarity with our friends in Israel, and to do some of […]
December 18, 2023
The Last Story
My dad told stories. Long stories. Stories about growing up in Brooklyn and about the Dodgers, about the rocket right arm of Carl Furillo and the clutch hitting of Gil […]
December 15, 2023
The Light of Moral Clarity
Hanukkah candles bring us pride and joy in a time of darkness. As their light fades, another candle is needed: the havdalah candle we use at the close of shabbat. […]
December 14, 2023
Bearing Witness To October 7
The word “atrocities” is used a lot when it comes to discussing Hamas and the actions the terrorist group took when it invaded Israel on October 7. But when you […]
December 13, 2023
Is Putting Menorahs In The Window OK For Non-Jews?
I recently happened upon a rather heated online discussion about the appropriateness of non-Jews putting menorahs in their windows during Hanukkah. The question being debated was whether that act is […]
December 7, 2023
Living Life On Two Planes
Last week I went to bed very late every night.I had to stay up to see that the day’s hostages were finally safely in Israel. I felt that if I […]
November 29, 2023
The Science of Religion: Observations from a Jewish Astrophysicist
If you go camping in the Southern California desert, outdoorsy experts will tell you to bring heavy blankets and check your shoes for scorpions. But while you’re preparing for tent […]
November 17, 2023
I March For…
On Tuesday, November 14, at a most absurd time in the morning, I joined 183 other Minnesotan Jews (let’s just call it 180 for Chai) on a trek to our […]
November 16, 2023
The Day After D.C.
“We cannot forget. We don’t want to forget. We want everyone to remember, so that the same thing won’t happen again. I wish my kids would take more interest in […]