For more than 25 years, I’ve poured my soul into creating Jewish ceremonial art—mezuzot, menorahs, works rooted in holiness and heritage. Not just to preserve memory, but to bring healing. To shine light. To share the sacred with the world. I’ve believed—still believe—that the “House of Israel” isn’t just for Jews. It’s meant to uplift all of humanity. That…
Forging Peace with Metal art & Judaica I am the granddaughter of Holocaust survivors on my mother’s side and a sixth-generation metal artist. My grandfather was a precision tool and die maker—he built the machines that candle companies used to make light. That image resonates with me: even in dark times, my family was creating the very tools to bring…
As we all well know, peace is the only way forward. Violence and war only provide temporary quiet– but not what we universal human beings really want. I’d like to share with you a life-changing story from my youth. When was 15 years old in 1989 I visited Israel on an Ulpan Trip for two months with about 150 kids…
Regarding “SFUSD school closures: What every family needs to know” (San Francisco, SFChronicle.com, Oct. 7): The photo published online (since deleted) and on Page A7 of the Oct. 9 print edition with this story highlights a protester holding a sign that reads “MONEY FOR EDUCATION NOT FOR OCCUPATION.” This choice of image blatantly perpetuates antisemitic rhetoric by falsely connecting U.S.…
In your article on October 9th, 2024– front page titled: “SFUSD School Closures: What Every Family Needs to Know“ the image printed online and on page A7 highlights a protester holding a sign that reads “MONEY FOR EDUCATION NOT FOR OCCUPATION.” This choice of image, I feel blatantly perpetuates anti-Semitic rhetoric by falsely connecting US policies supporting Israel and budget…
WHAT IS PEACEFUL, AND WHAT ISN’T? The “peaceful protesters” — students, teachers and administrators, at American Universities and High Schools are attacking, intimidating, mocking, harassing, and endangering Jewish students lives– just for being Jewish. Protesting the actions of Netanyahu’s racist government including the disregard for Palestinian civilian life and the illegal settlements, is not Antisemitic– it is warranted. Denying Israel’s…
To my dear non-Jewish friends, Your kids are being taught to hate mine. Kindergarteners nationwide now learn that “I is for Intifada”. On the daily, in both K-12 and Universities, Jewish kids are being tormented, harassed, spat on and threatened. “Death to Israel”, “Kill all the Jews”, “Long Live the Intifada!”, Hitler mustaches and Nazi salutes are just some of…
I wrote another letter to the SF Chronicle today: ”I just love how protesters against Israel get front page coverage, while Iran’s attack on Israel wasn’t covered at all in Sundays paper, and was relegated to the back of the first section on Monday. As usual, that headline focused on what Israel might do to retaliate— without reporting on the…
Aimee Golant’s Metal Art Preserves Legacy, Crafting ‘Peace’ with Her Pieces Designer and metalsmith, Aimee Golant creates pieces that symbolize peace, andempower women that are deeply connected to her heritage. San Francisco, California, March 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Golden Gate City artist Aimee Golant has long been known for her jewelry and Judaica. Her creations through her brand Aimee…
Let me start with this— given the dire need for aid to the innocent Palestinian civilians in Gaza— my arguing against an organization (UNWRA) that could bring needed help to the area feels short-sided at best, cruel at worst. As with the entirety of this ugly war, we humans are sometimes forced to “take sides” in a way that would…
Women in Kinship began to manifest for me around early-January when San Francisco passed a resolution calling for a “sustained ceasefire” in the conflict between Gaza and Israel. The City Council meeting was full of people spewing antisemitic slurs and using hateful and intimidating tactics to scare those who attended to defend Israel. When people call for a ceasefire…
Dear Mayor Breed, I am a local metal artist, and a granddaughter of Holocaust survivors. I have been making Judaica, from a universal perspective— in San Francisco for over 25 years. I have always been an interfaith advocate, and I have always been a proponent of peace. I can’t think of anyone who would want to support the killing…