Why Racist Emails at U. of Chicago Frat Made Me So Furious
I grimaced when I heard about the racist and sexist emails exchanged at the Alpha Epsilon Pi Chapter at the University of Chicago - my alma mater. Then I read the emails, and I became furious.
Should We Expect More From 'Downton Abbey' Than Whitewashed Anti-Semitism?
‘Downton Abbey’ has been criticized for its romanticized portrayal of the British aristocracy’s attitudes towards Jews. Jonathan Katz explains why even a guilty pleasure soap opera can do better.
Reclaiming Ashkenazi Culture? Sure. But Not Without Some Tough Love
Jonathan Katz is all for embracing Jewish culture. But he is wary of some who promote Ashkenazi heritage as a way of excluding others — like Sephardi Jews or people of color.