Threats for better service
A guide to antisemitism for American progressives
Claiming American Jews are more loyal to Israel than to the United States is an old antisemitic claim.
Who’s your daddy?
Whenever considering withholding information, the most important consideration is “why?” Is it to benefit the one keeping the secret, or is it truly for the benefit of the one being kept in the dark?
ETHICS IN EVERYDAY LIFE: Keep the change?
But what if the person who lost the object isn’t a human being but just a corporation? Corporations are owned by collections of human beings – the shareholders.
The Western Wall and the occupation
The juxtaposition of the 50th anniversary of the occupation with the government reneging on the Western Wall arrangement caused me to have an epiphany: at root, both share the same fundamental cause.
Facing antisemitism: Counter hate with love
The answer to hate is not to hate others in return - The answer to hatred is to refuse to demonize ANY other group
A liberal Israeli rabbi in a red US state
The ageless challenge of the Jerusalem Marathon
I find it fun to ask marathoners why they decided to do such a crazy thing. For me it was a combination of a challenge and a way of thumbing my nose at the Angel of Death.
Better seats at the back of the bus?
This is a big deal, and a huge victory for progressive forms of Judaism and pluralism in Israel.
‘Enhanced interrogation’ and Jewish law
“You have a right to remain silent. However, if you choose to talk after we freeze you and keep you awake for days at a time in uncomfortable positions, without allowing you to speak to an attorney."