Sunrise DC hurts Jewish progressives like us — but not in the way you think
“You are not obligated to complete the work, but neither are you free to desist from it.” This quote from Pirkei Avot is recited so often among Jewish activists that it can feel like a cliche. Many of us have heard it in moments of exhaustion, pessimism or despondence.
The virus is the enemy — not us
Of course, Orthodox Jews are not the only individuals who have struggled to comply with the changing restrictions.
Every Jew must decide which side they’re on
It is the public health crisis of 1918 with the racial violence of 1968 and a Lindbergh-style fascistic leader at the helm.
New York’s new “no-bail” law is not bad for the Jews
Revising or revoking New York’s nascent no-bail law won’t help to prevent anti-Semitic attacks.