Archive - The Cholent

October 2024

Four Reasons Palestine Activism Does Not Belong in WA Schools that (Mostly) Don't Have to Do with Anti-Semitism

It's not all about us.

Oct 23 •

Republish: Depressed? Read Kohelet.

The Book of Ecclesiastes can be an antidote to despair.

Oct 16 •

Republish: Time for a New American Judaism

“What does it mean today to speak to the world with a distinctively Jewish voice?”

Oct 11 •

The Year as a Day

Shana tova + a reflection

Oct 2 •

September 2024

Education on the Ballot: Part II

Superintendent Chris Reykdal defends his support for Jewish students.

Sep 27 •

Can the UW Protect Jewish Students?

Jewish community members met with the Regents to address Jewish safety. They were shouted out of the room.

Sep 20 •

How Are Local Public Schools Handling Anti-Semitism?

They seem to embrace a policy of "ignore it and hope it will go away."

Sep 13 •

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Do Not Lose Hope

Even though it all seems hopeless.

Sep 6 •

August 2024

Education Is on the Ballot

David Olson wants to restore rigor, crack down on social media, and protect Jewish students. Does he have a chance?

Aug 23 •

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