American history is full of Jewish heroes — famous names like Albert Einstein, Sandy Koufax, and Stan Lee. But during Jewish American History Month, and on Memorial Day, I am most inspired by the many American Jews who have demonstrated extraordinary dedication and courage while serving in our country’s military. People who exemplify patriotism. People, in other words, who remind me of my dad.
Israel’s global standing has been greatly damaged since Hamas’s October 7 terrorist attack. With the expansion of the Israel Defense Force’s (IDF) counter-offensive against Hamas and the increasing death toll in Gaza, Israel has now become the object of severe international criticism. These condemnations sharply contrast with the past decade, which had largely been positive for Jerusalem on the global stage.
Ethan Felson, Executive Director of A Wider Bridge (AWB) and American Jewish Committee (AJC) discussed the LGBTQ+ community and rising antisemitism, how LGBTQ+ Jews are feeling right now, and what we can do to support all members of our community.