Jaroslava T. Halper, Ph.D., M.D.

June 2026:I grew up in communist Prague in a family where both parents were Holocaust survivors. Both circumstances left marks on me. Living with parents who went through the Holocaust was difficult at times and my experience with communism added additional stress.

March 2026:Now we are not only Christ-killers, but also “settler colonialist, white supremacist Zionists.” We are the ones who commit genocide and murder Palestinians babies. The sad thing is that many people, not just “ordinary” folks, but nutty academics, artists, and intellectuals do believe this, or, at least, do not question the veracity of these horrible accusations.

February 2026:One of my sons suggested I write an essay about growing up in a communist country so Americans, including the current generation of American “democratic” socialists, can learn more about life behind the Iron Curtain, and perhaps would end up appreciating their own country more. I decided to give it a shot, and I ended up comparing my past life with my current American life.

September 2025:Every day is marked by somebody or some organization claiming that Israel is committing genocide and perhaps a slew of other war crimes. There are several definitions of genocides, so anybody can pick and choose to indict a person or state.