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Turning Plastic Grapes into Wine - Celebrating Sukkot During a War

Oct 22, 2024 | blogs.timesofisrael.com | Steven Berkowitz

It always struck me as odd the expression to practice one’s religion, or to be a practicing Jew. It may not have been coined by one of the sages, but thinking about it, it’s pretty wise. After all, it’s not the entire religion we’re practicing. It’s faith. We talk about faith in religion all the time. That’s the level to get to, the belief that things will work out, that they’re for the best, even if you don’t understand why. Not easy. In fact, I’m the last guy to be writing about this at all.
Columbia's President Stepped Down. So Should the Media That Reported On it.

Aug 16, 2024 | blogs.timesofisrael.com | Steven Berkowitz

The resigning of Columbia University President Minouche Shafik may feel like sweet justice, if not a little schadenfreude. Okay, a lot of schadenfreude. The sudden news certainly brought joy to my heart, especially at a time when good headlines for Jews are few and far between. But it feels premature for a victory lap, or if you’re a Canadian female pole vaulter, a public twerking.
Walking the Walk - Thoughts From the NYC Israel Day Parade

Jun 4, 2024 | blogs.timesofisrael.com | Steven Berkowitz

There we were, thousands of Jews striding across the streets of New York in a prideful display. No, I’m not talking about lunchtime in midtown on a Tuesday. The New York City Israel Day Parade was on Sunday June 3, and it couldn’t have come at a better time. It had been too long since we gathered in such force with the attention of the media. The event on the National Mall in DC was months ago. The Chabad teen event in Times Square was months ago.
The Resolution Passed, Yet Once Again We Lost - Steven Berkowitz

Feb 16, 2024 | qoshe.com | Steven Berkowitz

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A MAGA Trump Voter and Liberal Hamas Supporter Woke Into a Bar

Feb 4, 2024 | blogs.timesofisrael.com | Steven Berkowitz

Seeing the hypocrisy in something is frustrating. It’s depressing and downright infuriating when someone you count on acts in ways or says something contrary to their beliefs. On the other hand, finding something ironic is so satisfying on a gut level. The more ironic, the funnier it is. That’s why I’m giddy over how much young, white, liberal supporters of Hamas have in common with older, white MAGA Trump voters.
Stop Saying, 'The Worst Massacre of Jews Since the Holocaust'

Jan 30, 2024 | blogs.timesofisrael.com | Steven Berkowitz

Context is an important thing, all the more so with historical events. It’s a tidy way of putting things into perspective by creating a framework of understanding and a basis for comparison. That’s why nearly immediately after 10.7, people have been describing it as the worst massacre of Jews since the Holocaust.
Stop Saying, ‘The Worst Massacre of Jews Since the Holocaust’ - Steven Berkowitz

Jan 30, 2024 | qoshe.com | Steven Berkowitz

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From “I don’t know what I’m doing” to “I can’t do this anymore.” A qualitative comparison of the psychological impact of the COVID-19 pandemic among K-12 educators across two academic years

Jan 22, 2024 | informahealthcare.com | Amy Lopez |Amanda Millar |Lily N. Berkowitz |Steven Berkowitz

No potential conflict of interest was reported by the author(s). Additional informationThis project was sponsored by the Colorado Office of Behavioral Health; the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment through SAMHSA and FEMA; the Colorado State Legislature; and the Colorado Education Association.
What about the day after for us?

Dec 29, 2023 | blogs.timesofisrael.com | Steven Berkowitz

There’s much talk about what after the war will be of Gaza, of Israel, of Hamas, of the prospect of a two-state solution. But what about the future for Jews outside of Israel? No comparison of course can or should be made between the realities of Jews living in and outside of the Holy Land. Certainly, no future rockets will fall here (that being New York). In time, life in Israel will go on, as it always does, as it always has.
Seinfeld is Here! But Where’s Everyone Else?

Dec 22, 2023 | blogs.timesofisrael.com | Steven Berkowitz

Seinfeld is in Israel now. He’s meeting with families of hostages, playing a few shows, and doing exactly what a Jew as famous as he should be doing, making us feel incredibly proud. Debra Messing, Ivanka and Jared Kushner, and Scooter Braun are there as well. A few others like Michael Rappaport have traveled to show support for the holy land, but the list of Jewish celebrities to come to Israel since 10.7 is conspicuously short (Gal Gadot notwithstanding).