Stoking the Flames of Anti-Semitism in New York

De Blasio’s recent tweet, calling out “the Jewish community” because of a large funeral gathering in largely ultra-Orthodox Williamsburg, is a repugnant anti-Semitic act that must be called out and never accepted.

This is not a Passover for Despair

The restrictions we are forced to endure is not a reason to give up hope. Instead, we should look to history and count our many blessings.

Finding the Spirit of Jewish Unity During the Corona Crisis

Our reflection right now should bring us towards a spirit of unity. Unity between secular and religious. Unity between Israel and the Diaspora. Unity between Jews and our neighbors. Unity among our religious leaders, communal leaders and politicians.

Coronavirus Lessons for Coalition Talks

First, our ability to control our world is limited. An unknown number of months ago, through unclear means, the coronavirus broke out in China and landed in the rest of the world shortly thereafter.

How to Transform Anti-Semitism in US Campuses into Healthy Dialogue

“The wolf shall dwell with the lamb, and the leopard shall lay down with the kid.” (Isaiah 11:6) The seeds of anti-Semitism are being methodically planted and harvested on US campuses. American universities have become epicenters of Jew-hatred dressed as so-called “legitimate criticism” of Israel and its policies. Instead of being places for ideological progress […]