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AIPAC, Trump and the perils of bipartisanship

JTA – I am trying to imagine a conversation between Donald Trump’s people and a delegation of Reform rabbis and lay leaders. Rabbi Jonah Pesner, the Reform movement’s man in … more

Guest columnists | 4/13/16

2016 AIPAC an experience

The AIPAC 2016 Policy Conference was my first. I was not sure what to expect other than knowing that the list of speakers read like a Who’s Who of the Washington, D.C., establishment, … more

Guest columnists | 4/13/16

Outreach to interfaith families strengthens the Jewish future

JTA – All in favor of a strong Jewish future, say “aye.” On that core question, there is resounding unanimity, but there have been some unnecessarily polarizing articles in the Jewish press suggesting that we have to select either … more

Guest columnists | 3/13/14

Beating back the assault on Israel’s legitimacy

JTA – Leaders of the boycott, divestment and sanctions movement say they are protesting Israel’s policies in the West Bank. They are doing far more than that. BDS advocates routinely oppose a two-state solution and seek to delegitimize the … more

Guest columnists | 3/13/14

Rhode Island lawmakers can say never again

On Oct. 15, 2015, anti-Semitic and racist leaflets were distributed on Providence’s East Side. Just months ago a Brown student discovered anti-Semitic messages on the walls directly … more

Guest columnists | 5/27/16

Is it really OK for kids to be kids?

On May 10, Yom ha-Zikaron was honored at the Dwares Jewish Community Center in Providence. Yom ha-Zikaron, as its name in Hebrew implies, remembers the thousands of Israeli soldiers, Jews and … more

Guest columnists | 5/27/16

‘Nakba’ event is an affront to Hillel and the local Jewish community

The “Nakba” event held at Brown RISD Hillel on May 11 is alarming and sets a dangerous precedent. The event titled “Jews Facing the Nakba” – held on Yom ha-Zikaron and … more

Guest columnists | 5/27/16

Adrian Hall with his mother, Mattie, and sister, Syble.

A Texas tale, Part II

This tale relates to my previous one about visiting art museums in Texas. In July 1991, having already visited some impressive examples in Fort Worth and Dallas, I headed to another crossroads: … more

Guest columnists | 4/2/23

European governments must act to stem rising anti-Semitism

NEW YORK (JTA) – The conflict between Israel and Hamas in Gaza is spilling over into Europe, where in the past several weeks, Jewish communities have witnessed a chilling display of anti-Semitism, the likes of which has not been seen in many … more

Guest columnists | 8/19/14

‘The Anatomy of Peace’ particularly relevant for our times

Last year, I read a book that changed my life – by changing my perspective. It’s called “The Anatomy of Peace,” and it’s by the Arbinger Institute, a nonprofit organization that teaches conflict resolution. I found the teachings in the … more

Guest columnists | 8/19/14