The film, Exodus,staring Paul Newman and Eva Marie Saint, was release in 1960. None of the key people were Jewish (Newman’s father was Jewish) by the way with the exception of the themes composer, Ernest Gold. I was 15 at the time and remember it well. It had a profound impact on me then … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: July 2023
Speaker’s Corner
In 1964, just as I turned 21, I moved to London. Looking for a place to live, I remember seeing the ads saying, “No Jews.” I rented a bed sitter, one room with a bed, a table, and a few chairs. It was close to Paddington Station. My days were taken up with writing poetry … Continue reading
Goodbye Tony Bennett
It was close to midnight. I went to an after-hours club on Bush Street (San Francisco) run by a Chinese woman. I was with my Japanese girlfriend, who and her twin sister were singers at a Japanese Club not that far away in Japan Town. Like her, I was 18 years old. It was 1963. … Continue reading
How Nethanyhu’s need for power results in the destruction of Israel
The situation in Israel is tearing me apart. I love Israel but despise the current government. It appears that Netanyahu will do anything, and I mean anything, to stay in power. He was only form a coalition by bringing in the most extreme elements, and there are many. He formed a coalition with right-wing fanatics … Continue reading
Two Thirds Done 