A group of Pittsburgh Jews associated with the national social justice organization, Bend the Arc, announced today that Pres. Trump was unwelcome in the local Jewish community till he denounced white supremacy, the type of hate which fueled the murder spree of Robert Bowers. I offer a hearty mazel tov to them for their forthrightness in confronting the … [Read more...]
How Many More Have to Die Before Democrats and Republicans Impeach Trump?
This week has been one of the most ominous and bloody of the Trump presidency. A Trump fanatic sent a series of pipe bombs to Democratic leaders around the country, including two former presidents. By the grace of God, none exploded. Another Trump-loving white supremacist murdered two African-Americans in cold blood in a Kentucky supermarket. Finally, … [Read more...]
IHRA is a Sham, and It’s a Shame
"Anti-Semitism is a certain perception of Jews, which may be expressed as hatred towards Jews. Rhetorical and physical manifestations of anti-Semitism are directed towards Jewish or non-Jewish individuals and/or their property, towards Jewish community institutions and religious facilities." - The International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) … [Read more...]
Rabbi Sacks Anti-Corbyn “Crusade”
During the Middle Ages, Christian forces heading to the Holy Land dallied on their travels long enough to decimate many Jewish communities in what is now Germany, including Mainz, Speyer, and other major towns. Tens of thousands were murdered, incinerated in their homes, stabbed to death in the streets, by these holy warriors seeking to wrest the land of … [Read more...]
