The Proud Boys wear shirts that read “6MWE,” or “six million wasn’t enough.” Trump also pardoned the man who wore a “Camp Auschwitz” sweatshirt to the Capitol. We condemn these pardons because they have rewarded dangerous antisemites and extremists, who have been given the green light for political violence. [Halie Sofer]
The return of the first three hostages after more than a year in captivity in Gaza was a rare moment of unity in Israel. Like most other people in the country, I was glued to the television screen on the afternoon set for their return and was not sure what I would be witnessing. [Dorothea Shefer-Vanson]
Israelis’ Emotions Ran High as First 3 Hostages Returned to Their Families Read More »
Dorothea Shefer-Vanson, Israel, Opinion, Staff and Bylined Contributors
After the celebration of Donald Trump’s victory, Musk expressed gratitude with the statement, “This one matters, thank you, I give you my heart,” followed by a gesture perceived by some as resembling a Nazi salute. This incident quickly overshadowed his remarks about his ambitions for space exploration with SpaceX and Tesla. Musk’s actions sparked intense debate across political lines, particularly among left-wing commentators. [Rabbi Dr. Michael Leo Samuel]
OpEd: Elon Musk is a Friend of the Jews and Not a Nazi Read More »
Holocaust, Israel, Jewish History, Michael Leo Samuel-Rabbi, Opinion, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USADonald Trump pledged to be a “dictator on day one,” and, for once, he’s making good on his promise. He is consolidating power, creating loyalty tests and enacting political retribution, rewarding convicted insurrectionists, co-opting the media and tech oligarchs, preparing for mass deportations and detentions, denying birthright citizenship enshrined in the Constitution, withdrawing from international agreements, and aligning with dangerous criminals and violent extremists. [Halie Sofer]
OpEd: Trump Acting Like a Dictator Read More »
Israel, Opinion, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
Many words associated with religion have lost their meaning, and when synagogue and church leaders use them to inspire their people, they frequently lead them astray. The following are some examples. [Rabbi Dr. Israel Drazin]
Many Words Associated with Religion Have Lost Their Meaning Read More »
Israel Drazin-Rabbi Dr., Jewish Religion, Opinion, Staff and Bylined Contributors
Yesterday, Jan. 20, was a tough day — kicking off a tough week, and likely, a very tough four years. And yet, yesterday we honored a legacy of justice and resilience that reminds us: we come from generations of powerful resistance. [Idit Klein]
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Jewish Religion, Opinion, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
So, here I stand at the intersection, in my skin, in my culture, in my community, as a human being who is African American, Jewish American and female. I always recognize quite clearly when one of those components is being left out of a conversation or consideration. I am very aware that collaboration between Black and Jewish communities can create a powerful alliance to combat hate, promote mutual understanding, and protect the peace and well-being of all. [Barrett Holman Leak]
OpEd: ‘Protecting My Peace,’ Part 2 Read More »
Antisemitism, Barrett Holman Leak, Lifestyles, Opinion, Staff and Bylined ContributorsThis inauguration, for me, was a tragic way to honor this day, which is the American federal holiday of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. There was a celebration and inauguration of Trump and his oligarchic Cabinet of mostly elite rich white men on a day commemorating one of the greatest Americans, one of the most globally recognized African Americans, and one of the most ardent Zionists and activists for racial and economic justice in history – The Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. [Barrett Holman Leak]
OpEd: After Donald Trump’s Inauguration, I’ll Be ‘Protecting My Peace’ Read More »
Barrett Holman Leak, Israel, Opinion, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
The poem on the Statue of Liberty welcomes the “tired, poor, huddled masses yearning to breathe free and wretched refuse” to the United States. Trump agrees with labeling immigrants “wretched refuse” and denigrates them as “animals.” [Laurie Baron]
OpEd: American Deceptionalism Read More »
International, Opinion, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
Slightly past 9 p.m. Israeli time on Sunday in Ramat Gan. I am smiling at television footage of Emily Damari’s friends jumping up and down to cheer her arrival at Sheba Hospital. Then I stiffen up as I think of the pain and anguish she must have endured for the past 15 months. [Bruce S. Ticker]
OpEd: Progress After Middle East Ceasefire May Be Elusive Read More »
Bruce Ticker, Israel, Opinion, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
They return them to us broken but alive; it doesn’t matter, we will rebuild them. We have already done it before with the beating of the concentration camps; how many of them will we revive with love? [José Galicot]
OpEd: We Will Help the Hostages Rebuild Their Lives Read More »
Holocaust, International, Israel, Jewish History, Jose Galicot, Opinion, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined ContributorsThe Times and other publications frequently ignore important stories out of Israel or possible antisemitic acts in America. That leaves readers in various coverage areas ignorant of events. We are talking about regions with large Jewish populations that care about these matters. [Bruce S. Ticker]
OpEd: Media Often Slants Its Coverage of Israel and Gaza Read More »
Bruce Ticker, Israel, News Media, Opinion, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
One could name many more peoples who were forced from their homes and livelihoods because of wars. But there’s only one group that, unlike all the others who made new homes for themselves, refused to build new lives for themselves, even to the point of having a unique UN Agency, UNRWA, which administers to them alone. Of course, this was all aided and abetted by Jew haters in the UN and Muslim Arabs, whose ultimate goal is Israel’s destruction.[Steve Kramer]
OpEd: U.N. Has Conferred ‘Eternal’ Refugee Status on Palestinians Read More »
International, Israel, Opinion, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Steve KramerYes, there is a war going on, and every day we swallow the bitter pill of news about another soldier who has fallen in battle and watch on the nightly TV news the heart-wrenching funerals and eulogies for these brave young men. But normal life does go on. The sun shines and people go about their daily business. [Dorothea Shefer-Vanson]
A Dispute Between an Israeli Writer and a British Journal Read More »
Dorothea Shefer-Vanson, International, Israel, Lifestyles, Opinion, Staff and Bylined Contributors