Franks in a Roll on Passover
I’ve never considered myself close-minded or judgmental. I believe who you love is your own business, as long you don’t publicize it and the object of your affection isn’t your sibling, parent or child, underage, […]
American Jews Just Don’t Get It
In the late spring of 1967, I was a 17-year-old high school student about to graduate from the Hebrew Institute of Long Island. But instead of dreams about prom night, what occupied my mind—and I […]
Should Israel Deport African Asylum Seekers? – YES, IT SHOULD
We need to bear witness to the Talmudic dictum, “The poor people living in your own city come first.” Often these days, Israelis get the feeling that diaspora Jews feel entitled to sit back and […]
Israel’s “Teflon” Prime Minister
First was Meni Naftali, the Netanyahus’ housekeeper, who in 2014 sued the State of Israel, the Netanyahus and the Office of the Prime Minister for a million shekels (about $260,000) because, he alleged, Sara Netanyahu […]
Are Jews Historical Artifacts in Europe?
It is Friday night in Venice’s Ghetto Vecchio. I am seated in the women’s section of the Scola Spagnola, one of the most beautiful synagogues of Europe. It is packed. The women, hair covered in […]
The Girl with the Rucksack
The amazing thing about actually living in Israel, is that even the simplest daily activities are sometimes infused with so much meaning. Let me give you an example. I was going to get a haircut. […]
A Good Relationship Gone Bad
Something is terribly broken in the relationship between American and Israeli Jews. I say this as an American Jew who has lived in Israel for almost half a century. But if anyone thinks this started […]
Muslim Refugees Are Not Holocaust Victims
I can’t believe I actually have to write this article. But I’ve been asked to by intelligent Jews who can’t seem to get through to their brain-washed brethren glued to the NY Slimes and CNN. […]
An Interview with Naomi on French Channel 24
Last week I was interviewed in my home by Valérie Abécasis for ” target=”_blank” rel=”noopener noreferrer”>here. The interview (in French) begins at the 4:00 minute mark.