John Matthews. Half-Jewish, half-Irish author of 24 books and journalist. International issues, with a strong focus on Israel-Palestine plus some books. I live in London with my family.
Writer, English professor, late-life dad.
Second-generation Holocaust survivor raised as a Christian, living as a Jew, dabbling in religion, philosophy, politics, and culture.
Former dance artist in communities & schools, advocate for childhood. We need to stop pathologising kids experiences. Back in Philly after 26 years in Glasgow Scotland. Mum.
A study on the weekly Torah reading (parasha) and a list of links to articles I find interesting on topics as various as politics, science, culture, life in Israel.
I examine major issues affecting the Orthodox world, without exaggeration or whitewashing. I hope to spark wider discussion, thus enabling Orthodox Judaism to move forward where it excels, and to rectify that which needs improvement.
