House Bill on Israel Is Flawed, But Our Jewish Civil War Is Worse
In the partisan changeover that resulted from the 2020 U.S. elections, there were bound to be some tests and challenges for those of us who identify within the broad spectrum of “pro-Israel.”
My Father’s Lesson: Jews Must Value Labor Even When They Become Management
Earlier this year, when my father was in the last weeks of his life, he told us a story that none of us knew or remembered.JEA
Anti-Semitism, by Definition
In recent weeks, a robust debate has surfaced yet again around the definition of anti-Semitism, particularly as it relates to Israel and Zionism.
Letters: Verification, McCarthy, More
I’m catching up on the last few issues of the Exponent and just read a letter from Stephen A. Shalet (“Co-author’s Anti-Semitism Should Have Been Acknowledged,” April 1).
For #Metoo Transgressors, the Only Cure is Banishment
In the years following the reckonings with sexual harassment and assault prompted by the #MeToo movement, there has been debate over the correct communal response to those accused of sexual misconduct.
A Shooter Terrorized My Favorite Grocery Store. This Simple Jewish Prayer for Dew is...
By Lisa Trank
The day was cold, but not too cold — typical March weather for the Rocky Mountains. I was heading to Boulder to...
Calling Any Jewish Woman a ‘JAP’ is Offensive — But Not for the Reason...
By Ivy Humbarger
The term “Jewish American Princess” has been debated within Jewish communities for as long as it has existed. Many bemoan it for...
Writing Poetry Helps Me Process the Holocaust’s Unspeakable Evils
By Menachem Z. Rosensaft
Not long after the gruesome reality of the Holocaust had burst onto the world’s consciousness, the philosopher and social theorist Theodor...
Israel Should Help All Palestinians Get Vaccinated — Obligation or Not
By Matan Arad-Neeman
While the world tries to quickly and safely vaccinate as many people as possible against COVID-19, I’ve watched a particularly inane legal...
Philadelphia Models Brotherly Love, Sisterly Affection When it Fights Anti-Semitism
By Jim Kenney and Marcia Bronstein
In recent years, Philadelphia has witnessed its share of alarming incidents of hate targeting Jews. A man etched Nazi...
