Erris Langer Klapper, at The Blogs

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

Apr 30, 2021, 3:48 PM

Who Is Sarah Halimi and Why You Should Care

Writing an article about the horrifically violent and senseless murder of Sarah Halimi seemed superfluous, especially two weeks after the verdict. But when a friend (and several others I polled) had no knowledge of the case and its aftermath,...

Jan 5, 2021, 11:12 PM

Santa Isn’t Real, But Covid Is

Now that we are days away from the inevitable post-Christmas Covid surge, I am reminded of the question my kids asked me so many years ago: “Mom, is Santa real?” I’d been dreading this question for years, but not in...

Sep 20, 2020, 7:43 AM

Can We Just Let RBG Rest In Peace?

Ruth Bader Ginsburg, may her memory forever be for a blessing and may we never forget what she did for us women, has barely been gone 24 hours. News outlets are abuzz with speculation regarding her replacement. The word...

Jul 11, 2020, 5:33 PM

Which Lives Matter Most?

In the midst of all the animosity, violence, and global pandemic that plagues us, I find myself waking up in the middle of the night with racing thoughts and angst for our future. I do the one thing that...

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 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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