Last night at dinner with some friends of my grandmother’s, I found myself casually throwing out the statement, “Everyone hates the Jews.” I said it without thinking, but instead of getting the expected chuckle, it started a conversation. “Is that how you really feel? That the world hates the Jews?” I was asked a question… Continue reading Plain Truth…?
Author: Liora Sophie
Liora Sophie (a.k.a Liora Halevi) is a math teacher specializing in math anxiety. She has a B. Sc. in mathematics and education from The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Israel. She writes short stories, flash fiction, spoken word and free verse poetry, and is working on a novel. She plays cello with Nava Tehila.
Who Needs Racism? An Unforgettable Adventure
Have you ever heard of Muslims and Jews in the Middle East joining hands to battle violence against women? Stay tuned. You're about to get an earful. I volunteer as an assistant in a self-defense program for women called IMPACT. The course we finished yesterday was for a group of Muslim women in East Jerusalem.… Continue reading Who Needs Racism? An Unforgettable Adventure
Do You Speak My Language?
Have you ever been in a room where the majority of people are speaking a language you don't understand? Most of us have encountered situations where we can't follow the conversation, whether it is being held in a foreign language or because the topic is unfamiliar to us. Either way, I think you'll agree that… Continue reading Do You Speak My Language?
Building Bridges in the Middle East
Mom, Dad, Couldn’t You Have Used A Better Picture?
So, is he really home? It seems so hard to believe. Only a few months ago we were watching so many protests which appeared to have no effect at all. Suddenly, out of nowhere, there's a deal for his release. Before we know it, there are photos of him hugging his family. How did that… Continue reading Mom, Dad, Couldn’t You Have Used A Better Picture?
What’s Up With Modern Art?
We've all had those teachers who drone on about the deep messages hidden in poetry, literature, and various types of art. As an artist, this has always bothered me, because I don't like to think of how people might misinterpret my artwork. I've realized over the years that this is not something I can control,… Continue reading What’s Up With Modern Art?
Liora Sophie 