I recognize that not every Jewish family has the fond feelings toward Germany that mine does.

The Outcast,” comes across as quite forward-thinking for 1992, when it first aired. The episode not only deals compassionately and thoughtfully with matters of gender identity — hardly a buzzword in early-’90s America — but also makes a powerful case against “conversion therapy,” the widely discredited practice of trying to “convert” gay or lesbian counseling clients to heterosexuality.

What “The Witch” drives home is that humans, even those with strong faith in God, are often unable to recognize that their perspective is clouded by bias rooted in fear.

If we are going to think about Iran from a Jewish perspective, it’s at least worth separating the president from the populace.

I know some Jews feel strongly that only Jews should hang mezuzot in their doorways.

The vast majority of Jews I know have plenty of non-Jewish friends, just as I do.