Then and Now
So, were we better off then or now? It’s a mix.
Israel’s war against Hamas following the Oct. 7 attacks has brought politically charged anti-Zionist buzzwords to a head.
Laphonza Butler was sworn into the United States Senate to succeed Dianne Feinstein on Oct. 1, only days before the Simchat Torah massacre in Israel.
If we feel guilty 24/7 for living our lives, we won’t be able to support our Jewish brothers and sisters in Israel, who need us to be strong now more than ever.
I wonder how, as a Jewish American writer, I can possibly return to capturing the kinds of human interest stories, general musings and personality profiles that have nothing to do with Israel, antisemitism and other urgent issues.
It’s not a coincidence that I am so enthralled by the pleasures of our culture. These pleasures remind me that our cultural heroes bring out the best in our country.
Most of us will end up with a cold or two, if not something worse, this winter. The good news is that you can protect yourself.
At a time when Judaism is under assault, let’s keep our most important institutions, our houses of worship, financially viable, vibrant, and strong.
We know the right path to take to live a meaningful and fulfilled life. We have direction on what true happiness is and how to attain it.
It is entirely possible that the Gaza War could play a disproportionate role in determining the next president of the United States.