Ellie Krasne-Cohen

Jan 23, 2025 | thejewishnews.com | Ellie Krasne-Cohen

It is no secret that America has faced challenges in living up to its promise of “liberty and justice for all,” but it always manages to bend the arc of history toward justice. America has long been known as the land of opportunity, welcoming people of all nationalities, backgrounds and religions to its shores and giving them a chance to build prosperous lives. This has been especially true for Jews, who, despite bouts of antisemitism, have thrived in the United States.

Jan 9, 2025 | clevelandjewishnews.com | Ellie Krasne-Cohen

America has long been known as the land of opportunity, welcoming people of all nationalities, backgrounds and religions to its shores and giving them a chance to build prosperous lives. This has been especially true for Jews, who, despite bouts of antisemitism, have thrived in the United States. Recent studies, however, suggest that this period of acceptance and tolerance is eclipsing as Americans face religious discrimination in the workplace.

Nov 8, 2024 | fee.org | Ellie Krasne-Cohen

Things to be wary of before you follow your French dream. I have lived in France for a few years, and my husband and I recently bought a home. Increasingly, more Americans are moving to Europe in search of an affordable lifestyle. And, it is understandable. In America, housing prices have increased 47 percent since 2020, and interest rates for a 30-year mortgage are 6.5 percent. With numbers like these, homeownership seems like a dream that keeps getting further away for many Americans.

Apr 11, 2024 | iwf.org | Julianna Frandle |Ellie Krasne-Cohen

Education Antisemitism in the American K-12 public is becoming more commonplace. This time, the oldest hatred in the world showed up during a Massachusetts Teachers Association (MTA) meeting. The Times of Israel reported that during a training webinar, “The Struggle Against Anti-Palestinian Racism,” administrators raised questions like: “How does Palestine fit into the larger framework of colonialism and imperialism?” and “Why is anti-Zionism, not antisemitism?” The questions may seem...

Mar 15, 2024 | iwf.org | McKenzie Holmes |Ellie Krasne-Cohen

Following the October 7 massacre of Israeli civilians by Hamas, college campuses and streets of major US cities have been filled with rioters chanting anti-Israel slogans and often explicitly demonstrating their fealty to Hamas. As is clear from numerous photographs, most of these protestors conceal their faces. This is true even of less violent protests. One example is the 100-plus congressional staffers who staged a walkout on Capitol Hill, calling for a ceasefire in Gaza.