Eric FlammPortland Jewish Federation Head Embraces UAEMonths after penning a potent condemnation of the UAE’s human rights record, the head of the Portland Jewish federation visited the country…Nov 30, 20211Nov 30, 20211
Eric FlammBen & Jerry’s Ice Cream IntifadaIs the BDS movement an actual threat to Israel or is this just rocket fuel for conservatives in Israel and super Israel patriots in the US?Jul 24, 2021Jul 24, 2021
Eric FlammG.I. Yossi the IDF Action FigureOne of the best gifts I have ever received was the G.I. Joe action figure of an Israeli soldier from the “Foreign Soldiers Collection.” In…Oct 19, 2020Oct 19, 2020
Eric FlammZombies and Annexation of the West BankZombie ideas refuse to die no matter how mutated and distant they are from their original concept. We think the zombie dead, but then it…Jun 19, 2020Jun 19, 2020
Eric FlammSupport Ethnic Nationalism or Just Make an Exception for Israel?In July the Israeli Knesset will debate annexation of parts of the West Bank. This bodes ill for Palestinians and those who are hoping…May 22, 20201May 22, 20201
Eric FlammA Modest Proposal for Jewish CommunityAn eminently reasonable appeal to support Ammon Bundy and his movement so the world may better understand and celebrate the distinctive…Apr 22, 2020Apr 22, 2020
Eric FlammMy Son the Anti-ZionistMy 15-year-old son recently announced political Zionism had run its course. I can’t say I’m happy or that I completely disagree.Jan 24, 20201Jan 24, 20201
Eric FlammAlmost Progressive: Our Reform Synagogue and Guns in the SanctuaryAs the Brotherhood president of a Reform synagogue, it is my honor to organize the ushering for the high holidays. This year I can report…Nov 8, 2019Nov 8, 2019
Eric FlammAlmost Progressive: The Reform Synagogue Experience in PortlandI observed the Jewish high holidays by going to my Reform temple and greeting old and new friends in an honest spirit of renewal. The…Oct 11, 2019Oct 11, 2019
Eric FlammDrunk and Blindfolded — Anti-BDS Policy and Local CommunitiesThis year’s Oregon legislative session has started, and faster than you can say “hummus,” an anti-Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions…Jan 25, 2019Jan 25, 2019