I’m Dreaming of a Corny Thanksgiving
David Suissa
November 23, 2021
It seems there’s a whole movement out there trying to poison our national day of thanks.
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Jewish World Needs a Creative Infusion
David Suissa
November 17, 2021
Our community has been dealing with familiar problems for decades, until the COVID pandemic accelerated a lethal problem: Millions of Jews are now happy just staying home, living the online life.
Why Vaxxers and Anti-Vaxxers Can’t Talk
David Suissa
November 10, 2021
One side is afraid it may kill or harm them if they take it, while the other side is afraid it may kill or harm them if they don’t.
A Problem Too Painful to Look At?
David Suissa
November 4, 2021
How permanent is the lingering reluctance to enter enclosed spaces like synagogues? Has the amazing convenience of online technology led to new habits that will be hard to shake?
Democrats are Hurting Without Donald Trump
David Suissa
November 3, 2021
Terry McAuliffe tried to ride Trump-hatred to victory in yesterday’s election. The problem is that Trump is no longer in the White House.
Jay Sanderson’s Night of Gratitude
David Suissa
October 28, 2021
What is Sanderson’s greatest asset? If I had to name one asset, I would say simply: He cares. He cares deeply about every member of our community. That comes naturally to him
Can Jews Keep Their Sense of Humor?
David Suissa
October 21, 2021
Perhaps no ethnic group has been as equipped, willing and eager to make America laugh as the Jews. I’ve often argued that Jewish comics have done more than any other Jewish group to create bonds of affection with our fellow Americans.
Are We Losing Our Imagination?
David Suissa
October 20, 2021
The ultimate uniqueness of being human is the never-ending search to imagine better possibilities.
In the Middle East, Not All Dreams Are Created Equal
David Suissa
October 7, 2021
I wasn’t too surprised the other day when Yair Lapid, Israel’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, exhibited some dream-like tendencies when he spoke about addressing the stubborn Gaza violence at the World Summit on Counter Terrorism.
Nancy Pelosi Must be Dreaming of Israel’s Coalition
David Suissa
October 4, 2021
In her frantic efforts to get the factions in her party to compromise, I wonder if Nancy Pelosi’s been thinking (or dreaming) of Israel’s “unity” coalition.
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