Why, though? Why couldn't we just have a thoughtful op-ed about the responsibility that writers and artists have to act as the moral conscience of society WITHOUT a hard bank toward antisemitism? Come on, NY Times! Do better! https://t.co/44Du9sc0hr
— David J. Benger (@David_Benger) December 23, 2020
Words of the Week
It took me a few days to get to this Kveller piece, where I was reminded that January 9 marked the 10th anniversary of the passing of Debbie Friedman: “If you grew up in the Reform movement…you are undoubtedly familiar with the singer-songwriter’s vast and gorgeous musical repertoire. Influenced by folk artists like Peter, Paul, and Mary, Friedman’s music is modern, moving, and wide-ranging, from the soothing and somber ‘Mi Shebeirach‘ to the raucous and joyous ‘Miriam’s Song.'”
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