Art Levine

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Apr 26, 2015, 12:43 AM

When’s the Break-Up?

One of today’s knottiest puzzles is why a majority of Jews continue to support a Democrat party that’s accommodating anti-Israel activists. Displays of naked antipathy towards Israel and -- make no mistake -- towards Jews in general by those...

Jul 23, 2014, 5:23 PM

Time to Say Au Revoir, France

To suggest it is somehow important for Jews to maintain their numbers in France is folly. Estimates put the French Jewish community at about 500,000 or roughly one percent of the total population. Seven decades after Auschwitz, this statistically...

Jul 12, 2014, 1:17 AM

The Mask of Equivalency

When discussing the situation in Israel, you can bet one of the discussants will sagaciously declare that blame can be equally assigned. People have been chanting this hackneyed refrain for years and it’s wearing transparently thin. They must imagine...

Apr 23, 2014, 8:00 PM

The Other Exodus

Recently, we gathered at Seder tables to recite the Exodus narrative. It should be remembered that ours isn’t the only version of the story. The Egyptians also relate a version. Their narrative is a mirror image, a view through...

Mar 27, 2014, 9:20 PM

Palestinian blues rhythm reviews

Hey, all you cool cats and swinging chicks, this is the old Spin Doctor with fresh stacks of hot wax packed with the tastiest licks and smoothest grooves. We’ve got a special platter on the turntable today, a tune...

Mar 4, 2014, 6:03 PM

The international Zionist conspiracy calls

In Washington, DC, many of the stories that appear in the paper become unexpectedly personal. Recently, an article appeared, ever so briefly, stating that President Obama and Secretary of State Kerry were distraught by “Jewish activism in Congress.” Members...

Feb 25, 2014, 10:13 PM

Accepting a Jewish state

US Secretary of State John Kerry’s current talks between the Israelis and the Palestinians are stumbling on the Arab reticence to recognize the legitimacy of Israel existing as a sovereign Jewish state. Land swaps, construction permits and refugee status are...

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About Me

Art is a composer and playwright whose works promote positive images of Jewish culture and history. He currently lives in the Washington, DC metropolitan area and is a member of the Association for Jewish Theatre.