Why “Valley of Tears” Brought Me to Tears
David Suissa
February 2, 2021
I didn’t know much about “Valley of Tears,” a new show from Israel that came highly recommended. I like surprises, so I dove right in.
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Editor’s Note
Holocaust Remembrance and Tu Bishvat: Resilience Meets Renewal
David Suissa
January 27, 2021
Today (Jan. 27) is International Holocaust Remembrance Day, and tonight we welcome the holiday of Tu Bishvat, also known as the Jewish “birthday” of the trees.
Israel Can No Longer Afford to Ignore Palestinian Conflict, Including the Issue of Settlements
David Suissa
January 27, 2021
When it comes to ignoring the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, it’s fair to say the party’s over.
On the Same Day He Preached Unity, Biden Went the Other Way
David Suissa
January 23, 2021
Instead of kicking off his presidency by focusing on issues that unite the country, Biden signed a series of executive orders as a “means of erasing” the legacy of a man who got 74 million votes.
What We Can Learn from Master Schmoozer Larry King
David Suissa
January 23, 2021
You can call Larry King, who passed away on Saturday at 87, one of the world’s great interviewers, and he certainly was.
The Biden Era Promises Normal Arguments — Let’s Start with the Iran Deal
David Suissa
January 21, 2021
One of the worst aspects of the Trump era is that it was so difficult to have a normal argument.
The Future of Our Divided Nation Rests with Martin Luther King
David Suissa
January 18, 2021
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
David Suissa
January 15, 2021
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.
My Two Memories of Sheldon Adelson
David Suissa
January 12, 2021
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.
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