Eli Federman

Opinion December 21

Hanukkah makes the perfect case for saying, ‘Merry Christmas’

Why Hanukkah's story of Maccabees resisting cultural assimilation supports saying, "Merry Christmas" over "Happy Holidays" to preserve meaningful identity.

Opinion November 27

Thanksgiving has deep Jewish roots and is a reminder of an important lesson

The spiritual link between Jewish Exodus story and American founding shaped the nation's moral foundation, with gratitude serving as an antidote to modern division.

Opinion July 13

How belief helps us endure natural disasters

Texas flood victims find resilience through faith communities that mobilize disaster relief efforts, serving as integral partners alongside state and federal agencies.

Opinion March 13

A holiday for believers and skeptics

The Jewish holiday of Purim, celebrated March 13-14, is considered holier than Yom Kippur, yet it’s a story of survival where God is never mentioned, and no overt miracles occur.

OPINION October 20, 2024

Sukkot’s wisdom combats social media and helps us recognize the fragility of life

The ancient Jewish holiday of Sukkot began Wednesday evening, offering a timely antidote to the global problems of loneliness, depression and materialism.

OPINION December 6, 2023

Why Jewish students belong at anti-Israel Ivy League schools

Amid rising anti-Israel sentiment at Ivy League universities like Harvard and Yale, some Jewish parents are pledging not to send their children there. This is misguided.