Jared Skoff

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Jul 3, 2022, 7:11 AM

What does our Judaism demand of us?

What does our Judaism demand of us, in the sadness, grief, and danger of this moment? Jewish law does not have a bill of rights. The Jewish religion speaks not in the language of rights, but of responsibilities. A Jew...

Jul 17, 2020, 7:51 AM

Do you demand more from DeSean Jackson than you do from your president?

DeSean Jackson’s Instagram post (mis-)quoting Adolf Hitler was unacceptable, deeply troubling, and reinforces dangerous Jewish stereotypes. I do not believe that anyone should quote (or even misquote) Adolf Hitler with impunity. I would hope our society as a whole can agree...

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About Me

Originally from Cleveland, OH, Jared Skoff is a student at the Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies at American Jewish University in Los Angeles.