Category: Opinion
‘UnBroken’ documentary at Berkshire Jewish Film Festival on July 29
These are 7 childrenleft to fend for themselves in war-torn Nazi Germany as depicted in the...
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“Tradition, Tradition: Jewish storytelling through performance and music” set for July 28
Beth Sabo Novik, storyteller. SARATOGA SPRINGS–The Saratoga Jewish Cultural Festival (SJCF)...
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Columbia County Chabad celebrates new Torah completion
From left, Dr. Susan H. Weil and her husband Dr. Jonathan Weil, conclude the Torah with its last...
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Leora Levy, of Connecticut, prays for Israel, hostages at RNC
LEORA LEVY of Connecticut speaks during the first day of the 2024 Republican National Convention...
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Community invited to preview documentary ‘Las Dos Mariette’ at Shaara Tfille on July 17
Mariette Diamant at a diner from the documentary “Las Dos Mariette.” The film will be shown at...
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Camp Ramah rejects rehiring counselor who supports anti-Israel views
A lake in Camp Ramah in New England. JNS Leadership at Ramah Day Camp in New England has asserted...
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Another meaning for ‘through a glass darkly’
Four glasses left from Marilyn’s Shapiro’s dowry. By MARILYN SHAPIRO In ancient times, Jewish...
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Biden, the debate and Israel— my opinion
U.S. President Joe Biden announces plans for lowering housing costs and increasing housing...
Read MoreOn Liberty — John Stuart Mill
Text of the famous essay The Project Gutenberg EBook of On Liberty, by John Stuart Mill This eBook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost and with almost no restrictions whatsoever. You may copy it, give it away or...
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Interesting piece in The New Yorker: Do you know Judge Learned Hand?
Read MoreJammies and Jeans: A Family/Kid Friendly Shabbat Service
SCHENECTADY–Congregation Gates of Heaven plans an outdoor Shabbat experience, “Jammies and Jeans,” on Friday, July 5 at 5:45 p.m. at the temple, 852 Ashmore Ave., Schenectady. A story walk through the cherry trees and a...
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What is the meaning of the destruction of the Dagestan, Russia synagogues by terrorists?
A burnt shul in Dagestan, Russia after terrorists set it afire. By ISRAEL TSVAYGENBAUM My name is...
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