Israel or New Zealand?
If a fascist were to be elected President, would you move to another country? If so, what country would that be? For Jews, the safe choice is assumed to be […]
Entries by Evan Krame
Listen to Me!
Many Israelis and Palestinians are no longer looking for grand solutions to existential problems. Yet, the lack of a “peace process” does not mean that efforts toward peace have been […]
A Tale of Just Two Women
Lod is an ancient city with modern problems. Lod was first known to Americans as the location of the main airport. An important perspective of modern Israel is found in […]
You look like a movie
I felt special, privileged, and honored, to meet someone whose life story was noted by Hollywood. I met a man named Takele Mekonen whose life story is worthy of a […]
Unraveling
Today’s goal was to unravel the knotty mess that is Israel. That goal is utterly unrealistic. In Jamaica, they say “Ya Mon”. In Costa Rica, they say “Pura Vida.” In […]
I’m here, I’m home
Where else can I be six thousand miles from my house and yet be home? Stepping out of Ben Gurion Airport in Israel feels like coming home. The feeling lasts […]
A Nation of Caring
Jews are voracious judges of other Jews. We critique each other’s foods and fashion. Sometimes we discriminate and denigrate each other. But if any other person, group, or nation endangers […]
Getting the most out of muffins
I was about to write a thoughtful essay about finding spiritual strength in troubling times. And then I went to the kitchen to grab a snack. I split an English […]
The Jewish American Express Card
Back in the ‘Nineties, the slogan of American Express was “membership has its privileges.” Just pay your dues to join a community of card-carrying consumers. To emphasize your participation in […]
Silence is Deadly
Television news is disturbing. The reports from war zones make me particularly uncomfortable. I’m not worried about the sensationalist style of reporting. While the newscasters are breaking headlines, my response […]
Evan J. Krame was ordained as a rabbi by the