
The Israeli Political Crisis of the Spring of 2023: A Gendered Perspective
May 31, 2023 Leave a Comment
By Yofi Tirosh Recently, I spoke at the protest against Israel’s government in NY’s Washington Square Park. The response was overwhelming, but I know that criticizing Israel publicly can be difficult for its friends in America. To that, I said, “If you think you will support Israel by not … [Read More...]

Journey and Freedom: Learning to Share our Stories
March 24, 2023 Leave a Comment
By Shula Mola The last time I tried to draw a butterfly, my little daughter asked if there were butterflies in Ethiopia. So clumsy was what I drew that she imagined that maybe I had never seen a butterfly. Even though my own daughter cannot recognize my attempts at art, I didn't let that fact … [Read More...]
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