With the passing of Leonard Nimoy, there will be tributes and expression of great love for the Jewish actor who brought Mr. Spock to life on TV and the big screen. People will wear pointy ears, hold up the “live long and prosper” sign, and quote him. Sci-fi conventions will be held in his honor. Pundits, fans, and enthusiasts alike will wax eloquent about the contribution Mr. Nimoy made to the Star Trek series, its ethos, and even a certain view of the universe. Read More
It is with bewilderment, disgust and fear that our global community has become an audience to the bloody carnage inflicted by ISIS within the boundaries of their ever-growing “Caliphate.” Read More
Op-ed
Back in October of 2014, I was invited to submit an article reporting to World Magazine in response to an outcry from the Jewish community against the words and actions of Rev. Dr. Stephen Sizer, a vicar of the Church of England. Read More
The world is a scary place right now isn't it? Just one look at the headlines and you’ll see stories about terrorism, the rise of ISIS in the Middle East, Ebola, economies in trouble and a jittery stock market.
I was asked to give an update about the events in the Middle East, and I realized I could easily talk for hours on just that topic alone. But in my job, I do a lot of press interviews and I’ve learned over the years that all stories can be condensed if you focus on the 5-W’s: Who, What, When, Where, Why. Read More
By now, there are not that many places in the world where the acronym ISIS (Islamic State of Iraq and Syria) or ISIL (Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant) remain unknown. ISIS also known as IS (Islamic State) has acquired quite a ruthless, bloody reputation in just a few months. When it was first announced that they were a splinter group from Al-Qaeda, we witnessed an almost "tongue-in-cheek" yet blasé reaction from most people. Read More