My light is not unearned, Though it has not come to me from my father as an...
Richard Silverstein
Silverstein is an independent journalist and has published Tikun Olam since 2003. It exposes the secrets of the Israeli national security state. He publishes regularly at the New Arab, and Jacobin Magazine. His work has also appeared in Al Jazeera English, The Nation, Truthout and other outlets.
Natan Alterman pictured on a record coverfor his Magash Hakesef (“On a Silver Platter”)(credit: Israeliscent.com) Palestine is...
At the setting of the sun, approach my window, Embrace me, Hold fast to my neck, put...
“First there is a mountain, Then there is no mountain, Then there is…” Juanita, Donovan You read...
The Seattle Times ran this photo by Tami Silicio as the lead story of its April 18th...
Hachnisayni Tachat Knafayich (Hebrew) Take me under your wings, Be mother and sister to me. May your...
Last Tuesday night, my family was recuperating from two hard blows–a burglary/break-in the previous night and news...
Jonah holds one of hisfavorite foodstuffs A couple of today’s vignettes from life with Jonah (our 3...
Recently, Yonatan Dror Bar-On of Dutchblog Israel e mailed a hearty mazel tov to me on my...
Fat Man and Little Boy (credit:Stephen Crowley/New York Times) After reading about George Bush’s cave-in to Ariel...
“‘Je ne regret rien.’ Damn, gotta stop thinking in Frog!!”(credit: Reuters/Larry Downing) One of the journalists on...
Israel holds a deep place in the Jewish psyche. But few non-Israeli songwriters seem to write about...
