Happy Sunday.
This week finally felt normal.
I’m getting used to the quiet house. My kids have both been out for nearly a month and are working full-time now, so they only call and FaceTime me about 15,000 times a day instead of 30,000. Not complaining. I love it.
What I am complaining about is Facebook. I despise that platform. I’m apparently back in algorithmic time-out, so if you follow me here but usually find my work through Facebook, you’re probably missing most of it unless you go directly to my page. Facebook and I are in a fight. Facebook doesn’t know this, but we are.
And one quick reminder: Israel, June 2027!
There are still a few seats left on the group trip I’m taking with Carla Black. Carla lived in Israel and is handling all the fabulous details, so if you’re interested in coming with us, email her at ** carla.black @ fora.travel**.
I cannot wait to finally…FINALLY…go to Israel. And to get there with you!
Now let’s get into it.
I’m on a mission as a “history activist” to document Jewish history before it’s rewritten, distorted, or erased. Equally, I’m on a mission to uncover the truth. Reader support gives me the time to dig through archives, follow the documents, chase the stories, and keep doing this work full-time.
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William Rosenberg: The Man Behind Dunkin’ Donuts
Thomas Sowell on Israel and Self-Defense
Samson Mosaic “Secrets of Huqoq”
Matthew Feinberg — Matthew’s Substack
I’m adding something new to the Ledger. There are some terrific writers on Substack whose work I actually read, so I thought I’d start introducing you to them.
First up is Matthew Feinberg.
Matthew writes about Jewish identity, Zionism, and antisemitism with a combination I really enjoy: history, humor, and very little patience for nonsense. He has a particular talent for taking an antisemitic argument apart while simultaneously making you laugh at how ridiculous it is.
If you like what you read here, I think there’s a very good chance you’ll enjoy Matthew too.
The Hidden Hand: The Information War and the Rise of Antisemitic Propaganda — Warren Kinsella
If you’ve been following some of my investigations lately, you’ll understand immediately why this one is on my list.
Warren Kinsella digs into the propaganda campaign that exploded after October 7 and what was already in place before it: the organizations, activists, money, and messaging helping turn anti-Israel propaganda into an international movement.
Very much in my wheelhouse and based on what I’m hearing…definitely worth a read. I do own it, I’m trying to find time to read it!
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