There’s bad news all around us. The climate is changing. Homelessness and joblessness are at a high. People are ill and still suffering mentally, economically and physically from the effects of the global COVID-19 crisis. Acts of kindness are also all around us. It’s the ride home a person you…

Why is tonight different from all other nights? In a majority of countries they have not vaccinated even one time, In the State of Israel two times. During the Passover Seder, we sing the מה נשתנה — Ma Nishtana — The Four Questions, which identify some of the main distinctions…

Can I have pizza with “tirs” please? Tirs? What’s tirs? Look there (pointing to the menu on the wall)…tirs, corn. Tiras! Ahhhhh, tiras! Yes, please. I thought you wanted to order pizza with tears. That I will cry on your pizza. HAHAHA. No, just corn. I’m learning Hebrew now, sorry.

In the game of COVID-19 Roulette, the line between player and spectator is blurred; the principles of “New Diplomacy,” or people-to-people leadership are tested; and our “new abnormal” circumstances demand critique and evaluation for us to adequately plan for the next phases of disaster relief and return to prosperity. In…

L’dor Vador April 22, 2020 — IAP Open Mic Night An essay and song in memory and honor of my belated grandparents, Papa and Grandma Marlene, and my Great Uncle Bob. L’dor Vador. “From generation to generation, we will declare Your greatness, and we will proclaim Your holiness for evermore.” …

I didn’t show up. Today is marked as “#JewishAndProud Day” by the AJC. To call me a proud Jew is an understatement. I have dedicated seven years of my professional life to Jewish nonprofits, visited Israel 9 times in as many years as well as several other countries, their governments…

If you asked her a few years ago where she would imagine herself today, aspiring artist Adi Schor would have told you she was full of hopes and dreams but was unsure of her future as a performer. Today, after three years living, studying and working in New York, Adi…

Why International Artists Matter “All the world’s a stage, and all the men and women merely players; They have their exits and their entrances, and one man in his time plays many parts, his acts being seven ages.” William Shakespeare, As You Like It If you are a supporter of…

Libertad creativa, seguridad y el futuro de las relaciones México-Israel Cualquiera que haya estado siguiendo los eventos actuales recientemente comprende las siguientes cuatro cosas: Hay una revolución artística en curso alrededor de la música electrónica y la cultura DJ / rave La seguridad está en alerta máxima en todo el…