This week brought new demonstrations at the Columbia University library, the David Portnoy controversy (did you see
’s Instagram post about it?) and news that three hostages may have perished recently. Where was the good news?!!? (Actually, always posts about Jewish good news!)We published three new essays this week. Fires. Jewish “oy.” Covid. Read about the resilience of the Jewish people through these essays by
, and Susan Shapiro. Read the essays below for a dose of connection and inspiration.Upcoming Events
May 14th, 7 pm: JCC Columbus, OH with Dara Levan, Samantha Ettus, Julia DeVillers and Stacy Igel. Register here.
May 20th, 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm: On Being a Jewish Parent Now with Zibby Owens, David Christopher Kaufman, Rabbi Diana Fersko and Judy Batalion. 14th Street Y New York. Register here.
May 28th, 6:30 pm: Literature and Lattes with Zibby Owens at Caffe Aronne, 71st and Lex, New York. Rsvp here.
Thank you for 19 weeks on the bestseller list!
Thank you to everyone who has read On Being Jewish Now: Reflections of Authors and Advocates. We are so grateful to every single one of you for making this book the success that it is. Let’s keep the momentum going. This is the perfect gift for all your friends this Jewish Heritage Month — and Mother’s Day! (Be sure to check out Lihi Lapid’s essay, “To Be an Israeli Mom,” in the collection.
Photo Finish
Five contributors to the anthology, Stacy Igel, Alix Strauss, Ali Rosen, Zibby Owens, and Corie Adjmi (not pictured), went to Deal, NJ on Monday to do a talk for the DSN beach club. The rainy day didn’t hinder the beauty of the ocean, the passion of the conversation, or the length of the drive!!
And…. Happy Mother’s Day!
Raising Jewish children is no easy feat. Thank you to all of the parents (and especially honoring the mothers this week!) who make sure to keep our traditions alive.
6am pickup and off to Ohio . Loved seeing you in Deal and standing up to hate with you! Big hugs
Love it!!! Keep going!