Editorial
We need a big-tent antifascist movement
For five weeks, members of the Proud Boys, self-proclaimed “Western chauvinists” described as a right-wing extremist group by the ADL, have marched…
Editorial
Learning Hebrew in an hour a week? It’s complicated
When it comes to learning modern Hebrew, ktsat is better than klum. However, given that Hebrew is the universal language of the Jewish people, “a little…
Editorial
Casting doubt on election results is bad for the Jews
The historic 2020 election resulted in a Democratic win at the top of the ticket. But with Donald Trump and the GOP refusing to concede the presidency to…
Editorial
Affirming the need for equal opportunity: Yes on Prop. 16
The California ballot this year includes a whopping 12 propositions, addressing topics as varied as revising property tax law and regulating dialysis…
Editorial
Divided we vote, but our Jewish bonds prevail
After four years of unprecedented political tumult, a moment of great reckoning is just around the corner: Election Day. It is time for America to choose…
Editorial
Honor thy parents, and the frontline workers helping them
There are some hopeful signs in our nation’s months-long battle with the coronavirus. Testing has ramped up, treatments for Covid-19 have improved,…
Editorial
Leila Khaled has nothing to teach S.F. State students
On Sept. 23, Leila Khaled is scheduled to address San Francisco State students in an “open classrooms” event titled “Gender, Justice and Resistance” and…
Editorial
When disaster strikes, Israel is there to help
If you want to thank a firefighter battling the many lightning-sparked wildfires in Northern California, “todah rabah” might be appropriate. That’s…
Editorial
UAE-Israel deal moves peace in the right direction
It’s taken 41 years since the first, and 26 years since the second, but the third peace deal between Israel and a once-hostile Arab nation is now a…