How to Practice Philanthropy to Create a Lasting Impact

February 9, 2021 -     This article was originally published in the Jerusalem Post on February 9, 2021. Some say that it’s more challenging to effectively donate money than to earn it. I agree. It’s a no-brainer to choose the nonprofit organizations you support based on your personal acquaintances or social affiliations, but real impact can only be achieved by creati Read More…

Whether You Voted for Trump or Biden, All Americans Must Come Together Against Radicalization

January 12, 2021 -     This article was originally published in Newsweek on January 12, 2021. For the past four years, I have been a supporter of President Donald Trump. Yet with the impending inauguration of president-elect Joe Biden, I recognize that now is the time for all Americans—Republicans and Democrats—to come together. We may, for the first time ever, have Read More…

Why Going Back to the Iran Nuclear Deal is Folly

January 5, 2021 -     This article originally appeared in the Washington Times on January 4, 2021. Rejoining the Iran deal puts Middle East normalization and regional peace at risk During the presidential campaign, Joe Biden declared he wanted to go back to the Iran deal if Tehran returns to “strict compliance.” European leaders have urged the U.S. to rejoin Read More…

Jewish Journal: On Sunday, I Witnessed An Actual Jewish Event

November 19, 2020 -     This article was originally published in the Jewish Journal on November 17, 2020. By David Suissa This is not a typo. I went to a Jewish event on Sunday, with real people, real tables, real honorees, live music — the works. Two full hours without Zoom. Remember those ancient things? Real Jewish events? Where a whole bunch of people gather to rais Read More…

Defining Antisemitism as a Jewish Problem is a Lose-Lose Proposition

November 16, 2020 -     This article was featured on United With Israel on November 15, 2020. As American Jews do little to fight this bigotry, non-Jews ask themselves: Why should we lead this battle? By Adam Milstein Anti-Semitism is an ancient problem. Throughout Jewish history in the diaspora, Jews lacked the power and resources to do much of anything to fight Jew-ha Read More…

Arab-Israeli normalization is the way to peace with Palestinians

October 31, 2020 -     This article was originally published in the Washington Examiner on October 20, 2020 The American-brokered Abraham Accords pave the way to full normalization of relations between Israel and the Arab nations of the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain. This has raised the prospects of peace and stability in the region to the highest point in decades, Read More…

Helping Our Jewish Brothers is Helping America

August 14, 2020 -     By Adam Milstein   Antisemitism is an ancient problem. Throughout history, our Jewish brothers and sisters lacked the power and resources to do much of anything to fight this hatred. Today, however, American Jews have established themselves as one of the most successful immigrant communities in the country. Yet, in the face of intensifying ant Read More…

Hadassah Magazine: We Must Act Now to Fight Antisemitism

August 10, 2020 -     This article was originally sponsored content published in Hadassah Magazine’s July 2020 issue. Never Again the Canary in the Coal Mine! By Adam Milstein Facing ever-growing antisemitism in the decades following the Holocaust, the Diaspora Jewish community’s common response has been to cry “Never Again” and to describe ourselves as the � Read More…

Jews Must Be the Brave Eagle, Not the Sacrificial Canary in the Battle Against Antisemitism

July 10, 2020 -     This article was originally published in Newsweek on July 10, 2020. For decades, Jews living in the diaspora have spoken about the Jewish community as the metaphorical “canary in the coal mine.” This metaphor accepts the notion that Jews are powerless victims, sacrificed for the benefit of others. Using the powerless canary to symbolize Jews Read More…

Never Again the Canary in the Coal Mine

June 10, 2020 -     This article was originally published on JNS.org on June 10, 2020. Though a perfect storm of anti-Semitism is looming, we should not be seeking shelter. When it comes to Jew-hatred, we can’t afford to be passive any longer. Facing ever-growing anti-Semitism in the decades following the Holocaust, the Diaspora Jewish community’s common respons Read More…