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The most common answer to the accusation of being anti-Semitic these days is that the espouser of genocidal slogans towards Jews is merely anti-Zionist, not anti-Jewish. This defense is based on the false premise that Zionism and Judaism are two completely separate ideologies, and to be against one does not mean you are against the other.  This has been brought to the floor of the House, which has the Left and the Democrats up in arms about being called out for what they truly are: anti-Semites.

Henry Kissinger, who died last week at the age of 100, was the first Jewish Secretary of State and arguably the most powerful Jew in American history. But was he good for the Jews?

   Henry Kissinger, who died last week at the age of 100, was the first Jewish Secretary of State and arguably the most powerful Jew in American history. But was he good for the Jews?

When I teach American Jewish History at Touro College, one of the highly recommended books for the course is Hanukkah in America by Dianne Ashton, which features the National Menorah on the lawn facing the White House. The book documents how a minor religious holiday became the most visible expression of Jewish identity in America, with the participation of presidents who hosted Hanukkah ceremonies at their official residence.

In last week’s parshah, we learn about two sons of Jacob who rose to leadership, Judah and Joseph. The common thread through both stories is the transformation of character that made them fit to lead.

The veil of academia was punctured last week when Congresswoman Elise Stefalnik (R-NY-21) shredded the presidents of three major universities with a simple question: “Does calling for the genocide of Jews constitute harassment on your campuses?” Astonishingly, none of the university presidents were able to simply say “yes.”  This caused a tidal wave of backlash, and that should only be the beginning.