Category Archives: Letters

OPEN FORUM: Netanyahu as super hero

By ROSE ANN ROTH The essence of Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s speech to a joint meeting of Congress was more than the substance of his speech. The essence of this momentous occasion was that we say the remarkable transformation … Continue reading

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Letter to the Editor: “Islamophobia and the Challenge of Pluralism in the 21st Century”

The following is a letter I recently sent to John L. Esposito, Professor of Religion and International Affairs and of Islamic Studies at Georgetown University, Washington, D.C., following his lecture at the College of St. Rose in Albany. I am … Continue reading

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Letter to the editor

DAYAN TALK CONTINUES TO SPARK DEBATE Editor: Last November, the local chapter of J Street brought Yael Dayan to Congregation B’nai Sholom, Albany, to speak. Nearly 200 people, some of them leaders in our Jewish community, filled the synagogue and … Continue reading

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Letter to the editor

HARSH STATEMENTS IN SCRIPTURE ARE CONSTANT Editor: A comment about Rabbi Ross’s discussion of Beshalach: The specific discussion is about some of the harsher penalties in the Torah for irreligious and other behavior, and he points out that what the … Continue reading

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What about security aid?

Editor: When Ezra Waldman, in his letter to the editor published on July 22nd, asks President Obama and Senator Clinton to “Butt the Hell out” of Israel/Palestinian relations, is he suggesting that the United States also opt out of the … Continue reading

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An Outrage

Editor: This issue is an outrage! This is just Woman’s Day Magazine, or House and Gardens, or Good Housekeeping. Where is the news about The Jewish World? Zelda Zeh Colonie

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Likes ‘Home Style

Editor: Every week I look forward to receiving The Jewish World newspaper and am glad I made the commitment to subscribe. I’m frankly surprised that more people don’t support your efforts.

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Advice to Obama: Butt out

Editor: Pres. Obama and P.M. Netanyahu met at the White House for talks about the two state solution between the Israelis and the “Palestinians.”

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Chanukah stamps for 2010?

Editor: This year’s Chanukah stamp is the 2009 one.

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Demonization? Or just different views?

Editor: I respond to a letter in The Jewish World, June 24, written by Jack Alexander and Gerry Magness, who had responded to my letter of May 27 regarding the Wiesel, Sarid, Jerusalem controversy. I confess surprise by the accusation … Continue reading

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