On the First Night of Rosh Hashanah, We Remember Shabbat
September 11, 2026
Have you noticed that we’re hearing “Shana Tova” a lot more than “Shabbat Shalom”?
David Suissa
David Suissa is Publisher & Editor-in-Chief of Tribe Media/Jewish Journal, where he has been writing a weekly column on the Jewish world since 2006. In 2015, he was awarded first prize for "Editorial Excellence" by the American Jewish Press Association. Prior to Tribe Media, David was founder and CEO of Suissa Miller Advertising, a marketing firm named “Agency of the Year” by USA Today. He sold his company in 2006 to devote himself full time to his first passion: Israel and the Jewish world. David was born in Casablanca, Morocco, grew up in Montreal, and now lives in Los Angeles with his five children.
The Genocide Lie: When a Libel Becomes a Label
September 10, 2026
The thing with labels is that they stick. That is a good thing for a group like the Nazis, but to nonchalantly slap the “genocide” label on Israel and its supporters is criminal.
What if Rosh Hashanah Were a Best Friend?
September 9, 2026
This thought came to me while I was visiting with my friend Dennis Prager and we discussed him writing our Rosh Hashanah cover story.
Steve Ballmer and the Ecstasy of Hubris
September 4, 2026
The art of humility may be the toughest. Who wants to look weak and admit mistakes? We much prefer to win, but it’s not always clear how humility can get us there.
Why I Write
September 2, 2026
The column went from being about a neighborhood to being all over the map. Now, I can’t attend any event, watch any movie, read any essay, discover any story, hear any conversation, see any news item without thinking, “this might be a column.”
Mark Ruffalo, Meet Dolly Parton
August 27, 2026
Instead of the arrogance of cynicism, Parton embodied the innocence of humility. We could all use some of that humility.
Lesson from Montreal: When Will Jews Learn to be Offended?
August 25, 2026
Jews must attack the lies with the same fervor our enemies spew them.
Remembering Annette Shapiro: A Smile Eternal
August 25, 2026
Maintaining a positive disposition so consistently is difficult to pull off. I know I can’t.
Israel Derangement Syndrome Hits Montreal City Council
August 22, 2026
On Monday, the council will vote on a motion to cut ties with Israel.
Fighting Antisemitism By Loving America
August 19, 2026
“Good for America” should enter the American Jewish bloodstream. Just as we make lots of noise fighting antisemitism, let’s make lots of noise fighting for America.
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