The Unexpected Phone Call It all started with a phone call to Rabbi Baruch Rosenblum, a well-known speaker in Israel. People often reach out to him with remarkable stories, but this one was extraordinary. On the other end of the…
The Shadows of History The most successful spies are the ones you’ve never heard of, the ones who move in the shadows and blend seamlessly into their surroundings. This is particularly true for the early spies of Israel, whose names…
A Diplomat with a Fierce Sense of Justice Feng-Shan Ho, a name that remains largely unknown to many, was a Chinese diplomat who risked everything to save thousands of Jews during the Holocaust. Unlike Oskar Schindler, whose heroism is widely…
The Holocaust stands as one of the darkest chapters in human history, a systematic campaign of persecution and genocide that targeted European Jews during World War II. As we look back on this tragic period, it’s crucial to remember the…
A Surge in Antisemitic Incidents In recent years, there has been a staggering 400% increase in antisemitic incidents. Reports from the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), the FBI, and the American Jewish Committee (AJC) all indicate sharp rises in hate speech, vandalism,…
Hey there, fellow truth-seekers! Today, I’m diving into a topic that’s as old as time but still as relevant as ever: antisemitism (Jewish Racism). Buckle up, because we’re about to embark on a journey that’ll make you rethink everything you…
Antisemitism (Jewish Racism) is a persistent and deeply troubling form of prejudice that has plagued Jewish communities for centuries. As someone who has studied this issue extensively, I want to address a particularly insidious claim – the idea that Jews…
The Persistent Problem of Antisemitism (Jewish Racism) If you asked most Westerners today whether they oppose antisemitism (Jewish Racism), most would likely say yes. Yet, whenever something terrible happens in the world, it seems like it’s only a matter of…
Introduction Can you find someone who is Black, Arab, Muslim, and a graduate from a private university who then gets accepted to study at a Jewish university, and comes back to achieve amazing things all within 27 years? Well, I…
A Day of Celebration Turned to Fear It was a day that should have been filled with joy and celebration. We were gathered at the synagogue to welcome Elliot to the Torah, marking his Bar Mitzvah, a significant milestone in…
The Power of Passionate Protests When it comes to protesting, it’s essential to bring your passion and tenacity to the forefront. These are the driving forces that fuel meaningful change. However, it’s equally important to ensure that this passion does…
Overcoming Hate with Love As I sat in the synagogue, my heart swelled with pride watching Isaiah, my dear friend, confidently recite his Bar Mitzvah prayers. His melodic voice filled the sacred space, each word carrying the weight of centuries…
Standing Up to Hate: A Heartfelt Story of Community and Courage As a mom, mornings are always a rush. But this particular morning was different. “Let’s go, we’re gonna be late,” I urged my daughter, trying to keep the panic…
The Harsh Reality of Online Hate Watching this video was a sobering reminder of the ugly reality of online hate and the cowardice that often fuels it. The perpetrator, emboldened by the anonymity of the internet, felt empowered to spew…
The Speed of Hate Israel is 5,690 miles away from the United States, an 11-hour journey by plane. Yet, hate travels much faster. In a comment, in a post, in a second, hate can spread like wildfire across the globe.…
Reflecting on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s Legacy There’s no way in hell when you grew up that you thought that today you and I would be sitting with one another. If someone had told you that 30 years ago,…
Breaking the Silence: A Call to Stand Up Against Hate Sometimes, I find myself reflecting on what I would write today for my dear friend, Martin Luther King Jr. In these moments, I am reminded of a powerful truth: all…
Israel is emphatically not an apartheid state, as explained by Olga Mese Washington, who grew up under the brutal system of apartheid in South Africa. Apartheid was a system of institutionalized racial segregation and discrimination against black people, denying them…
