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Forging a Path Forward

Forging a Path Forward

I wanted to highlight three non-profit organizations that are doing the work to create peace in Israel-Palestine.  I support them because they are reinforcing universal humanistic and peaceful values.  They need and deserve our support.   1.) Hand in Hand Schools K-12: Hand in Hand is building inclusion and equality between Arab and Jewish citizens of Israel through a growing…

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Letter to Editor Published: SF Chronicle

Letter to Editor Published: SF Chronicle

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.…

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Blatant Threads of Antisemitism Woven into SF Media

Blatant Threads of Antisemitism Woven into SF Media

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…

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A Protest for Two-States is a Peaceful Protest

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…

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Anti-Israel Bias in SF Chronicle

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…

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Feature in Yahoo! Finance

Feature in Yahoo! Finance

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…

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An Open Letter to MoveOn: Re: Petition to fund UNRWA

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…

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Hand In Hand Schools – Mezuzah Fundraiser

Hand In Hand Schools – Mezuzah Fundraiser

Today is the one month anniversary (Shloshim) of the horrific attack by Hamas in Israel on the– supposedly– joyous Jewish holiday of Simchat Torah.  The atrocities in the land that are being committed daily are nothing less than unbearable. In these terrible times, I do have something kind to share.   Hand in Hand School in Jerusalem that integrates Arab…

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Propaganda in San Francisco: Hateful Murals

Propaganda in San Francisco: Hateful Murals

As a progressive left-wing voter, it’s been heartbreaking to see so many liberals fall for the rhetoric of Hamas and the enemies of the Jews.  Everyday here in San Francisco, I see more and more evidence of antisemitism and divisive tactics on our city streets.  While I do not agree with the horrid right wing Israeli government/settlers forcibly removing innocent…

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