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” Continue reading Can We Just Let RBG Rest In Peace? (Published in The Times of Israel)

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 Continue reading Which Lives Matter Most? (Published in The Times of Israel)

Has Covid-19 Affected Our Common Sense? (Published in The Times of Israel)

When President Trump was asked why he refused to self-test for the Coronavirus, he said he didn’t “feel” sick. Although he has since succumbed to the test, his response underscores the fear that many Americans have: We don’t know whom Continue reading Has Covid-19 Affected Our Common Sense? (Published in The Times of Israel)

Happy First Father’s Day in Heaven, Abba (Published in The Times of Israel)

Oded Langer 8/23/43-6/7/19 Hearing a Kaddish recitation has always made me uncomfortable. Invariably my throat swelled, my eyes welled up and I’d look down, praying that it would end quickly. I consciously dreaded saying it for my Abba one day. Continue reading Happy First Father’s Day in Heaven, Abba (Published in The Times of Israel)

Historically Detrimental Reporting Lauds Notre Dame for “Surviving the Nazis” (Published in the Times of Israel)

Paris holds a special place in my heart. A repeat offender, I’ve chosen to travel to Paris again and again, at the cost of experiencing places I’ve never been. The City of Lights has a magical pull on me. I Continue reading Historically Detrimental Reporting Lauds Notre Dame for “Surviving the Nazis” (Published in the Times of Israel)