David Suissa
David Suissa is President 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.
Pandemic Times Episode 119: Elisha Wiesel on Spreading Goodness
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The son of Elie Wiesel talks about his family's efforts to help the Ethiopian community in Israel.
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The Biden Era Promises Normal Arguments — Let’s Start with the Iran Deal
One of the worst aspects of the Trump era is that it was so difficult to have a normal argument.
Pandemic Times Episode 118: Rabbi Steve Leder on Turning Fear Into a Gift
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A conversation on Leder's new book, "The Beauty of What Remains."
How do we manage our lives during...
The Future of Our Divided Nation Rests with Martin Luther King
Two days before President-elect Joe Biden delivers his inaugural address, we honor a man today, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr, whose message should inform any leader interested in national unity.
Honoring the Departed
I like to call my friends on their birthdays, but until yesterday, it never dawned on me to also call them on the anniversary of the passing of a loved one.
Pandemic Times Episode 117: Can The Hebrew Letters Change Our Lives?
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Author and teacher Gilla Nissan on bringing the sacred into our everyday lives.
How do we manage our...
My Two Memories of Sheldon Adelson
Like many people involved in Jewish causes, I had many occasions over the years to meet Sheldon Adelson, who passed away today at the age of 87.
Pandemic Times Episode 116: How Israel Moved So Fast on the Vaccine
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Shaare Zedek President Jonathan Halevy discusses the COVID-19 vaccine miracle.
How do we manage our lives during the...
The Capitol Riots and the COVID-19 Vaccine Both Strengthen Our Immune System
Just like the vaccine, the rioters were target practice that will help strengthen our immune system.
How Trump and His People Self-Destructed
They came by the thousands from all over to support him, but in the end, all they did was put the last nail in his coffin.
How Do We Describe Madness?
When emotions run high, it’s hard to find the right words.
Why January 6, 2021 Will Live in Infamy
Sadly, we’re not sitting in a movie theater and watching a tense thriller about an out-of-control president. This is real life.
Living While Others Are Dying
After many months of hard-earned progress, it seems we’re back where we started. Our hospitals are declaring “internal disasters.”
The Best Way to Fight Anti-Semitism is With Happy Jews, Not Angry Jews
We don’t need more education about Jew-hatred; we need more education about Judaism.
Regaining Our Liberty: Why 2021 Has to Be Better than 2020
I’m a liberty junkie. You can try to persuade me to do anything, even change my life or beliefs. Just don’t force me.
In 2020, We Discovered the 365-Day News Cycle
Wherever we turned, wherever we looked, we were forced to confront an all-consuming crisis.
Pain Brought Us Together in 2020, But Also Separated Us
We may have been in the same storm this pandemic year, but each of us in our own boats.
In 2020, We Replaced the American Dream with the American Scream
This hasn’t been a good year for dreams. Maybe the fear of a pandemic has a way of shrinking one’s aspirations.
Pandemic Times Episode 115: Jay Sanderson on the Jewish Future
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The head of the Jewish Federation of Greater L.A. discusses how the Jewish communal world can rise...
Texting is Not Enough. Let’s Pick Up the Phone and Use Our Voices.
Let’s not lose sight of the power of a human voice.
Pandemic Times Episode 114: Bone Marrow Donor Gives Man a New Life
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Leukemia patient Michael Silberstein tells the story of the miracle that saved his life.
How do we manage...
Between Peak Fear and Peak Hope: Where We Are Now
We are entering a bizarre moment, caught between two extremes.
Pandemic Times Episode 113: Can we still laugh when the stakes are so high?
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Reflections on the value of humor and levity.
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Ignoring Racial Progress Hurts Future Progress
Telling America it is irredeemably racist undermines faith in our country. It encourages the taking down of institutions rather than their reform.
Jewish Identity, One Mitzvah at a Time
I can spend years asking myself, “Who am I?” But it won’t guide me as much as asking, “What should I do now?”
Pandemic Times Episode 112: Is the Vaccine the Light at the End of the...
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Personal reflections on the miracles and challenges ahead.
How do we manage our lives during the coronavirus crisis?...
In the Era of High Stakes, Can We Ever Regain Our Sense of Humor?
Is it possible to fight the decline of Western civilization without taking ourselves so seriously?
The Marriage of Hanukkah and Shabbat Brings a Special Light
Once a year, we do a double, magical lighting. The candles of Shabbat meet the candles of Hanukkah.
Pandemic Times Episode 111: How Important is Self Love to Joy and Success?
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A conversation with Melody Godfred, the self-love philosopher, author and poet.
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Another Hanukkah Miracle: Morocco and Israel
Today’s announcement that Israel and Morocco have agreed to establish diplomatic relations is an extraordinary moment and means so much to me.
