Martin O. Heisler

Martin O. Heisler
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Crossing Borders with the Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society

A personal history of what HIAS really stands for

November 30, 2018 • by
Shortly before his murderous rampage against Jews and migrants, Robert Bowers, the Pittsburgh shooter, posted online: “HIAS likes to bring invaders in that kill our people. I can’t stand by and watch my people get slaughtered.” Reading this, I was astonished and profoundly disturbed. The Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society -- ...
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Crossing Borders with the Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society
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Stepping Outside the Echo Chamber

The importance of engaging with differing perspectives in the Age of Trump

July 12, 2018 • by
Like so many others, I have been frustrated by my inability to find the language and style of discourse for engaging Trump supporters in reasoned discussion about their choice and their reactions to his pronouncements, executive orders and consequential tweets. Attempting to engage in such conversations invariably led to confrontation ...
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Stepping Outside the Echo Chamber
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