Pen Writes is my blog where I share where I’ve been, what I’ve learned and what I’m learning about writing, blogging and life. I’ll share my best tips and moments of glory with you, and reveal my biggest fears and frustrations. Everyone has a story, and I want to nurture the courage to tell mine.
If I were a parent paying big bucks for my child to attend Michigan, I would want to know if Peterson is an outlier (what I believe) or if his malpractice is more widespread (what we should all fear).
Our trip to Morocco was not simply a tour. It was an encounter with both the beauty and fragility of Jewish life in exile.
This is a time to stand on principle, support our allies in the face of ruthless terrorist regimes, and reject extremists who want to see the U.S.-Israel partnership destroyed.
Words can leave behind the deepest scars and wounds that never heal.
Georgetown asked for my talk in advance, and I was about to send it to them on the day I discussed the petition with the dean. It draws on several of my JJ columns about humility, gratitude, and, ironically, the urgent need for dialogue in our polarized society.
Any excuse to use the word “mountain” in a poem…
In sorting through our recently-deceased mother’s writings, my brother and I came upon this treasure.
Our tradition upholds the sacredness of this level of intimacy.
Controversial professor Gad Saad talks about “Suicidal Empathy” and why the world considers it cool to hate Jews. by Alan Zeitlin
Synchronistic meetings prove, once again, that Israel is a small country
The film blends archival footage, original music and scholarly insight to bring to life a cultural legacy that continues to resonate today.
Calling Auschwitz her “best classroom,” Edith used the inner resources she developed in hell to help others.
Larry’s voluntary sit-down with Lorraine Ali was in support of the official “Curb Your Enthusiasm” book, “No Lessons Learned,” published last September.
The Braid Jewish theater company’s latest show highlights the diversity of contemporary Jewish-American life.
Director Paula Eiselt’s documentary acknowledges the early careers of Mel Brooks, Buddy Hackett, Carl Reiner, Joan Rivers and Jerry Lewis. It also goes deeper into why Grossinger’s Resort and Hotel had to exist in the first place.
For those who remain, the struggle is real.
Mount Sinai estimates the road carries about 20,000 vehicles per day and provides the only route to both memorial parks, including large funeral processions.
