Judaism Can Help AI Even More Than AI Can Help Judaism
In 1990, my father had a decision to make. He was going to venture into a new industry and had to decide which one made the most sense for him. […]
It’s Been a Year, and This Thanksgiving I’m Thankful for…
If your year has been anything like mine, it has been the year that has kept on punching, leaving me stumbling around the ring and hanging on for dear life […]
Funny Girl Hits all the Right Notes
Fanny Brice (1891-1951) was a star in the early 20th century with a five-decade career spanning the stage, silver screen, and radio. In her early days, she was often told […]
Performative Activism vs Real Change
What is performative activism, and does performance have a place in change-making? Performative activism is the idea that a group or person pushes for change on a surface level, where […]
Neo Nazis, Chanting Racial Slurs and Antisemitic Slogans, March in Columbus
On Saturday afternoon, neo-Nazis wearing masks Marched through the Short North district of Columbus, OH, carrying swastika flags and chanting racial slurs, antisemitic slogans, and white power. The neo-Nazi group […]
Former U.S. Rep Matt Gaetz Has a History of Antisemitism
President-elect Trump has already started naming members to his cabinet. This week, he nominated now-former Congressman Matt Gaetz of Florida to be U.S. Attorney General. After the announcement, Gaetz resigned […]
On Settler Colonialism: Reflecting on Adam Kirsch’s Newest Book
As the saying goes, knowledge is recognizing that tomatoes are a fruit, but wisdom is knowing not to put them in your fruit salad. In other words, sometimes there is […]
Activism, Change, and Organizing
What I have learned over the last year about creating systemic change and how I can use those lessons to make the world I want to see. In June, I […]
Landsman and Isaacsohn Win Re-Election
The 2024 election season has been marked by controversy and marred by ever-fluctuating polls. Here in Ohio, there are several important races, including a citizen ballot measure, Issue 1, that […]
Judaism’s Greatest Competition Isn’t Other Religions, Its Secularism
“What holiday is coming up next?” This can be a dangerous question in Progressive Jewish spaces. Because inevitably, depending on the season, a kid will raise their hand and say […]