So proud of my first essay for Longreads. About the scars of our history, the battles our ancestors fought for us, and how we move forward. Check it out here.
“After Jay Deitcher sits silent as his wife is verbally assaulted by his father’s racist friend, he grapples with the ways his family has been muted by trauma.”
Note: I didn’t choose the Featured Image. Here’s something a bit more positive.
Cardi B saved the world again! And I wrote about it for Tablet—here. (Our kiddos were born on the same day!)
The toughest moments in life often cause the greatest growth. I wouldn’t be the husband or father I am today if I didn’t survive my breakdown and put in the work.
Here‘s my latest for The Washington Post:
Tablet published my ode to one of my favorite artists.
Steve Ditko, a loner and a genius, died last month at 90. His spirit played a big part in guiding me back to religion. Check it out here
The Washington Post Solo-ish published my essay “When my girlfriend was groped right in front of me, I didn’t believe her.” Check it out here
Update: The Lily picked up my piece! Check it out here
Update August 2018: This essay was republished in The Byline Bible by Susan Shapiro. Purchase you copy here.
