Philly’s Palestinians organize a Kristallnacht

2 years ago

Thursday will be the 85th anniversary of Kristallnacht, or the Night of Broken Glass, during which the Nazis went on…

If you haven’t voted yet, do it Tuesday

2 years ago

If you haven’t voted by mail, I’m hoping you will vote on Tuesday. Council candidates (from left): Jim Harrity, Jim…

Here at home, the Death Wish Jews gather at the station

2 years ago

Peaceful protests have a long tradition in America, and they are protected by the U.S. Constitution. Hundreds protest at William…

Stopping anti-Semitism at Penn ain’t that hard

2 years ago

There’s been an outbreak of anti-Semitism at the esteemed University of Pennsylvania, and new president Liz Magill is going about…

We need to see the awful face of war

2 years ago

This is not a call for war, or a call for gore, it is a call for transparency, so we…

3 great, and 2 smaller, Palestinian lies

2 years ago

If I didn’t know the truth, I might be swayed by the  three great lies, and two half truths, of…

Guest essay: Questions that have no answers

2 years ago

By Rabbi Jill Maderer  “How?” — or Eicha? when translated into Hebrew — begins the anguished text of the Book…

Don’t bet on a sure thing in sports

2 years ago

“Don’t pinch yourself. You’re not dreaming. “This Phillies team is that good. They lead an overmatched Diamondbacks team, 2-0, and…

Inquirer apologizes, but doesn’t explain

2 years ago

About a week ago, the Philadelphia Inquirer published an editorial cartoon that I found highly distasteful, but I said nothing…

The Byko election slate, for your entertainment

2 years ago

Tuesday, November 7th will be the most important election of your life. Naaah. It won’t, and don’t you get tired…