We’ve got friends who remember
The sea
When the salt was heavy
Like bread
And forever was a beach ball
Hitting the sand
While the waves in the sea
Were full of salt
And the airwaves
Were full of tomorrow
Tova Gannana is a film curator, essayist and poet. She writes film essays for SIFF, and her chapbook “Human Dust” was published by Finishing Line Press in 2012. More of her poetry can be found here.
When the main character dies in the second sentence, you hope, at least, for a feature-length flashback…
Anti-Zionism is a lot more than ideological opposition to a Jewish state. It is the continuation of an ancient project centered on producing Jewish villains.
You must still contribute to a world that is need of your hands and your heart. But it begins with a recognition of God’s gift to you: this very day.
Some may think that “Slam Frank” is simply a joke with no purpose or meaning meant to offend every group possible. I don’t think so.
Season 2 picks up right where the first left off.
On their website, parents can find simple gadgets designed to prevent future tragedies.
The gala raised over $9 million, including donations of $1 million from Leo David and $4 million from Claire and Dennis Singer.
At my home, chicken is on the menu every Friday night. I can serve soup, salads, fish but a roasted chicken is always the star of the meal.
Anti-Zionism is a lot more than ideological opposition to a Jewish state. It is the continuation of an ancient project centered on producing Jewish villains.
Taste Buds with Deb – Episode 132
This excerpt is from an early part of my conversion journey, when I went to my first class on Judaism.
When the public wants quiet and diplomats crave closure, the temptation is to pretend a problem has been managed when it has only been deferred.
Bitachon isn’t tested by flight delays. That’s merely a practice session. It’s tested when a marriage dissolves, when illness enters the body, when one’s home burns to the ground, or when someone we love is suddenly gone.
What needs to change is our body language and our attitude. We are not just proud Jews who fight haters but proud Jews who love America and champion the American Dream.
There are irreplaceable aspects of the human experience — empathy, creativity and genuine connection — that technology cannot replicate despite the overwhelming profit motive to do so.
There are many Americans who support us and might even increase that support if the Jewish community creates fertile ground for cultivating their support.
