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Why I’m Bidding farewell to Ben & Jerry’s and their *Half Baked Morals
On Monday, Ben & Jerry’s decision to boycott what they describe as “the occupied Palestinian territory” made headlines. Apparently, the Board intended to boycott all of Israel, but Unilever, their parent company, blocked their *half-baked idea (Sorry. I couldn’t *resist) ...
Who Is Sarah Halimi and Why You Should Care (Published in The Times of Israel)
Writing an article about the horrifically violent and senseless murder of Sarah Halimi seemed superfluous, especially two weeks after the verdict. But when a friend (and several others I polled) had no knowledge of the case and its aftermath, I ...
Santa Isn’t Real, But Covid Is (Published in The Times of Israel)
Now that we are days away from the inevitable post-Christmas Covid surge, I am reminded of the question my kids asked me so many years ago: “Mom, is Santa real?” I’d been dreading this question for years, but not in ...
Should College Students Be Shamed Into Wearing Masks? (Published in Scary Mommy)
Instead of spring fever, fests and flings, March unceremoniously treated college students to a swift one-way ticket back home. My freshman arrived at our local airport COVID-free, but tearful and disappointed beyond consolation. This global pandemic affected everyone and everything ...
Can We Just Let RBG Rest In Peace? (Published in The Times of Israel)
Ruth Bader Ginsburg, may her memory forever be for a blessing and may we never forget what she did for us women, has barely been gone 24 hours. News outlets are abuzz with speculation regarding her replacement. The word “replacement” ...
Which Lives Matter Most? (Published in The Times of Israel)
In the midst of all the animosity, violence, and global pandemic that plagues us, I find myself waking up in the middle of the night with racing thoughts and angst for our future. I do the one thing that every ...
