Marisa opines — we all need to listen

Post Date

Sun, 06/28/2026 - 00:01

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Jewish, Marisa Bearak, American Jewish Committee, amNY

Last’s week’s commentary sharing wishes appropriate to Father’s Day, meant a delay in sharing a proud parent moment involving our daughter Marisa, assistant director at the American Jewish Committee (AJC) in New York. Ten days ago (June 18, 2026), amNY featured Marisa’s op-ed, Jews Should Not Have to Explain Themselves Just for Being Jewish.

After what occurred in New York this past Tuesday, everyone needs to read her commentary.

I call it “required reading” and hope many do that.

Do read it.

Do share it.

Comments

Paul Napolitano

Great article. Several Jews…

Great article. Several Jews that I know and love have changed their behavior in the past few years in fear of antisemitism. My wife Victoria is reluctant to have our Ketubah in our front hallway of our home, or a menorah in our window during the holidays, because she does not want to advertise us as a target. It is simply self preservation. I strongly believe that anti-Zionism is a thin veil over antisemitism. It allows groups to openly protest against Israel’s right to exist while discreetly.showing contempt for Jews in general.

Corey Bearak