Eight Years Later, Sitting Shiva AgainEight years ago this week, my column was titled, “Sitting Shiva for an Election Loss.”Nov 13Nov 13
Bernie Marcus Leaves Lasting Legacy of GivingBernie Marcus, the multi-billionaire co-founder of The Home Depot whose philanthropy extended beyond the Jewish community and the city of…Nov 5Nov 5
Israel is a Talking Point in White House RaceThere has been plenty of talk about Jewish interests during this unusual presidential campaign, a seemingly outsized amount for a 2.4…Oct 16Oct 16
It’s Georgia, Again, in 2024Editor’s Note: Legal challenges to new rules from State Board of Elections, in progress when this article was published, may change…Oct 16Oct 16
Election Lessons and MemoriesIn my first previous professional lifetime, as a mild-mannered reporter for a mid-sized Midwest newspaper, I made small wagers on election…Oct 16Oct 16
Which Israel are You Talking About?When I hear politicians declare “I support Israel” or “I stand with Israel,” I want to ask: Which Israel are you talking about?Sep 25Sep 25
A Boy Dreams of His Father’s ReturnAs he leaves home for his first day in third grade, a boy tells his mother about a dream he’s been having.Sep 11Sep 11
Leo Frank’s Yahrzeit Connects Past to PresentSpeakers at the annual Leo Frank memorial service drew a direct line from his lynching in a Marietta woods on Aug. 17, 1915, to events in…Aug 28Aug 28
History Has a Long Memory“I used to joke that there were no good days left on the calendar. I now say it without humor. Every date is filled with what one people…Aug 28Aug 28