The Dance of Anti-Semitism
byThe Jews need to stop trying to change the anti-Semites & start changing the steps of our dance.
Israel’s New Coalition Must Allay the Fears of its Opponents
byThe Israeli public & Jewish Diaspora need to see that Israel can resist US pressure, apply sovereignty to the West Bank & become a more deeply Jewish society without excluding or marginalizing anyone.
Boundary Issues (4)
byThe Oslo Accords paved the way for the wall but the second intifada (‘Oslo War’) brought it into being.
The Rise in Anti-Semitism & What We Can Learn From Narrative Therapy
by‘It is the story of self-narrative that determines the shape of the expression of our lived experiences.’
Michael White (Narrative therapy pioneer)
Elites, Demagogues & the Jews
byThe ruling class interest in anti-Semitism is similar to that of a guerrilla fighter in camouflage clothing.
Boundary Issues (3)
byThe third part of a series that aims to demystify the evolution of Israel’s West Bank security barrier.
The Corruption of Sigd
byTreating Sigd as an ‘Ethiopian Heritage Day’ robs it of its true value & disrespects generations of Beta Israel who struggled to return home to Israel.
Rethinking the Liberation of Ḥaredi Women (with Sharona eshet-Kohen)
byHow can non-Ḥaredi feminists best show up for women living in Ḥaredi Jewish communities?
Elegy For the Jerusalem Bus Station Bombing
by“At least one person killed,” the newspaper wrote, and I heard a still, small voice crying in the back of the bus that I…
In the Eyes of Esav
byIn the eyes of Esav I am a threat the mortal enemy of all things he holds dear power for power’s sake gaining at…
US Coalition Pressure Reveals the Weakness of Israel’s National Camp
byEven if Netanyahu tried to teach Smotrich of the need for Israel to pick its battles with Washington, it’s likely that Smotrich’s ignorance of geopolitical realities prevented him from appreciating the point.
Cuba Blockade Vote Exposes Israel as a Puppet of Empire
byJerusalem has consistently voted with Washington against ending the blockade, clearly signaling which side Israel sees itself on in the broader struggle between the world’s oppressors & oppressed.