Erris Langer Klapper, at The Blogs

Apr 26, 2024, 12:00 AM

How Not to Become the Face of the Campus Fools

A close friend told me it’s time to share my voice in support of fighting the virulent wave of antisemitism sweeping our college campuses. I don't disagree with her, but I must admit that I’ve been staring at a...

Nov 20, 2023, 3:15 PM

Is Israel An Apartheid State?

The word “apartheid” has been used, misused and abused for decades. It is a ubiquitous favorite of the current woke mob composed of misguided so-called humanitarians popping up on American college campuses and in cities around the globe. Words...

Oct 19, 2023, 5:49 AM

Five Myths Regarding the War in Israel

Israel’s Response Should be Proportionate. The word “proportionate” refers to a situation where things are in proportion or in balance with one another. But what does that word mean during war? Especially after the most appalling atrocities Jews...

Oct 12, 2023, 10:40 PM

How Excuses and Silence Help Terrorists

Unless you are living under a rock, which could be a relief these days, you know that innocent Israelis were brutally attacked by the terror organization, Hamas early this past Saturday morning. Like ISIS, they did what barbaric terrorists...

Mar 17, 2023, 3:43 AM

A Primer on the latest Israeli Political Mess

Israelis dressed as characters from The Handmaid's Tale television show protest the Israeli government's planned judicial overhaul, in Tel Aviv, February 25, 2023. (Tomer Neuberg/Flash90)

When my neighbor commented that to him, as a non-Jew and non-expert on Middle Eastern politics, Israel is starting to feel like Iran, I stopped in my tracks. Maybe he is right. Israel’s image is suffering in Europe, here...

Aug 9, 2022, 7:03 AM

Five Ways to Stay Sane While Traveling This Summer

Flight cancellations, lost luggage and stranded travelers have dampened the joy of travel these past few months. It seems unfair that now that the world has re-opened, it's harder than ever to navigate. Everyone wants out at the same...

Jan 17, 2022, 5:32 AM

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5 things that the ceasefire won’t fix

Supporters of the Palestinians march in New York's Times Square, May 20, 2021. (AP Photo/Craig Ruttle)

Silence wrongly signals that Israel isn't relevant for American Jewry, but of course it is, and we won't root out hatred unless we actively stand against it

About Me

Erris is an attorney, wife and mom and a candidate for a Master's Degree in Industrial and Organizational Psychology. She is a blogger for The Times of Israel, and her articles have been featured in various publications including Huffington Post, Cosmopolitan, Seventeen, Good Housekeeping, House Beautiful, Town & Country, Elle Decor, Country Living, Woman's Day, Redbook, Esquire, Yahoo News, Beyond Your Blog, YourTango, The Jewish Chronicle, Algemeiner, SheSavvy, Kveller, Parent Co, The Mighty, Grown and Flown, Mogul, Beliefnet, All4Women, the Journal of Educational Gerontology, Her View From Home, The Good Men Project and Scary Mommy. Please follow the links to her social media accounts.

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