Lifesaving Solution to Help Odessa’s Vulnerable Jews
The Jewish Daily Forward ran my piece about the urgent need to help Odessa’s remaining
Jewish News and Commentary
This section is home to everything Jewish, including my commentaries, book reviews, podcasts, books, and other projects.
Rachel Freier on Relations Between Hasidim, Secular Jews
Civil court judge, paramedic, Hasid, and mother of six discusses the changing public perception of Hasidim.
Tehran Von Ghasri Has Fun With His Many Identities
Persian Jewish African-American comic discusses how young Jews can also have a strong sense of self.
Roya Hakakian on the Power of Words to Create Change
Jewish poet and refugee advocate talks about her hopes and fears for Iran and what we can do to help.
Ethiopian Israeli Pnina Agenyahu Celebrates Diversity
As director of Partnership2Gether of the Jewish Agency for Israel, Pnina Agenyahu brings together disparate
Israeli Rapper Shaanan Streett mixes music with activism
Musician with Hadag Nahash balances lyrics on important issues with keeping the music fun.
Matan Kahana Tried to Loosen Ultra-Orthodox Grip
In our interview, the former Israeli religious affairs minister says he attempted to bring Israelis closer to Judaism — by reducing religious laws
Hen Mazzig: Forget Your Preconceived Ideas About Jews
In our interview, the author of “The Wrong Kind of Jew” talks about the Mizrahi community and his struggles to be heard inside and outside Judaism.
PW Interview: New Book Reframes Trial of Jesus
For Publishers Weekly, I interviewed an Israeli author who rethinks the trial of Jesus. He
Ben Freeman Declares War On Internalized Antisemitism
Author discusses ‘token Jews,’ his struggles in the LGBTQ+ community and how to bring back Jewish pride.