Bruce Portnoy

Jews have earned the right to safety wherever they choose to live

Loyal citizens all, Jews have always chosen to serve their countries of residence well. What do their antagonist immigrrants have to show for the West's kindness to them? Opinion.

A question for Pope Francis:

What is the true intent of "Nostra Aetate"?

Pope Francis, did you ignore the intent of “Nostra Aetate” to garner favor with extremist Palestinianism?

Predicates to the brewing ‘perfect storm’ of Oct. 7, 2023

For years, the rights of dangerous provocateurs seemingly overshadowed those of their targeted victims. Will this change or is the world getting ready for another October 7th? Opinion.

The FBI must protect American Jewry

An open letter to F.B.I. Director, Christopher Wray, as we stand at the crossroads where one direction leads to a free, safe America and the other to one of prejudice and mayhem. Opinion.

Do not downplay threats to the Jewish people

Local, state and federally elected representatives, the Department of Justice’s F.B.I on down the ladder appear somewhat dismissive of the covert threats to Jews. The perpetrators feed on this silence. Op-ed.

Are US Jews losing the freedom to gather, speak or walk streets?

While America appears to dismiss the evil coalescing about its Jewish minority; plots to obliterate Israel and Jews, are maturing. Op-ed.

When silence is not golden

"American Silence has served to embolden targeted AntiSemitism violence on campuses across the United States " - Opinion.

Plain, unadulterated Jew-hatred

Destabilizing forces within the American fabric are testing American values, with its tolerance of internal baseless hatreds. Opinion.

It may not be too late

It may yet be possible for long term allies such as Israel and the U.S. to act responsibly and forestall dire consequences once Iran gets the bomb. Op-ed.

"Be it resolved in 2024..."

This is not the America I grew up in, nor what I wish for future generations of our American citizenry to endure. Let us return to the real America Op-ed.

The hostage deal is not occurring in a vacuum

It's time for hate agendas to be recognized for what they are--an affront to what Israel and America represent within:  Op-ed.

Evil does not go away of its own accord.

My father Lawrence reminded me on many occasions that evil does not go away of its own accord. Opinion..

60 years ago, I was silenced by antisemitism and didn't fight it

The instructor said, "No matter how hard you work, or whatever you do, I am going to fail you. " And she did. A shocking story. Op-ed

Biden's blinders

My mother taught me that one person can make a difference. My father taught me that one person must make the difference.

'First the Saturday people, then.."

A thriller by Bruce Portnoy that spans the US and Israel begins with a car crash and is all too real today. Review.

Who prays for peace? Who prays for war?

Note the content of the prayers emanating from synagogues and those emanating from mosques. Op-ed.

Op-Ed:

Is a shadowy American political agenda enabling a dark foe?

President Biden may not be cleverly skirting diplomatic minefields, as he sidesteps Iranian threats against the USA and Israel. Op-ed.

Who may be playing fast, loose and deceitfully with the Jews?

With the resultant surge of anti-Semitism, it's fair to ask what concrete actions the Biden administration really intends to utilize. Op-ed.

Where do America's Jews fit in the unfolding Gaza-Iran story?

Diaspora Jews must recognize the hard work ahead of us. We must fully understand our never ending shomer (guardian) obligation.Op-ed.

Op-Ed:

Israel's ever-increasing danger zone

When circumstances towards Jews and among them seem to be at their worst, we must not waiver in our conviction of purpose and justice.Op-ed.

Response to an unexpected email from President Biden

I wrote: The violence perpetrated by the PA towards Israeli residents and unfortunate visitors seems minimized or even excused. Op-ed.

Israel and Jews are vulnerable to today's amalgam of hate.

Jewish history is replete with inclinations to eliminate us and erase a connection to our tiny indigenous heritage in the Middle East.Op-ed.

What happened to Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s legacy?

As we honored Reverend Martin Luther King yesterday, I recalled my brief encounter with him and its subsequent ramifications. Op-ed

Is US antisemitism going to become a Civil Rights Question?

Lip-service, by itself, didn’t work in Germany in the 1930’s and won't work against today's antisemitism towards vulnerable Jews. Op-ed.

Antisemitism should test America’s conscience

Antisemites appear to be “testing the waters” to see what they can get away with before upping the ante of hostilities in. America. Op-ed.

Dare to ponder History

On Election Day in Israel, we must not take voting in a Jewish State for granted. The Arabs rejected their chance in 1947. Op-ed.

If the American President is willing to court Iran, danger lurks

President Biden must carefully avoid diplomatic and closer to home missteps, remembering Iran's threats against the USA and Israel. Op-ed.