Placed at the top of my History of Jewish Civilization course syllabus, this quote encapsulates the winding paths the Jewish people have traversed from antiquity to modernity.
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Refusing to lose faith on Simchat Torah despite tragedy – opinion
As we committed on Simchat Torah to dancing again, we are commanded to remember the victims of October 7 and refuse to let our faith dwindle.
The UN’s betrayal of Israel amid Iran’s proxy war
As Israel defends itself from Iran’s proxies, the UN’s calls for ceasefires and diplomacy ignore the reality of terror.
Before and after October 7: Two completely different worlds – opinion
We cannot go back to before October 7, but we can honor the fallen heroes by committing to stand up to hate.
This is how my family is confronting Jewish new year – opinion
Themes of transparency and accountability arise in my mother’s Rosh Hashanah Seder and High Holidays Haggadah’s series of questions about judgment.
The dilemma of handling campus protesters – opinion
American universities face a tough choice: should they prioritize discipline or compassion when dealing with anti-Israel protests?
Jewish resilience amid tragedy: Reflections on the hostage crisis one year after Oct. 7 – opinion
Jewish students nationwide mourn one year after October 7, with recent Hamas executions deepening despair. Yet, the enduring Jewish spirit highlights each life’s value, resisting indifference.
Endangering human rights: The pitfalls of cultural relativism and critical race theory – opinion
Cultural relativism’s empty notions of justice, rights, and welfare have defeated objective truths brought by realism in political argument.
In ‘Israelism,’ we saw distortion, demonization, and division – opinion
Israelism’s lens and language steer viewers away from reality and toward radicalism.
Reshaping The Israel Conersation On Campus
Israel’s political unrest represents a moment “pregnant” with opportunities because the vast majority of the population is “highly engaged.”
