Category: Opinion
Judaica collector gives some pointers to the University of Virginia
May 1, 2024 | 0
Torah pointer (yad) by Hester Bateman (1781). Barr Foundation collection. Photo courtesy of the...
Read MoreLUDWIG (LOU) ZIEMBA
May 1, 2024 | 0
Six memorial candles were lit during a Holocaust Remembrance Day ceremony at Sharkey Theater on...
Read MoreThe derangement of the university protests
May 1, 2024 | 0
Pro-Hamas protesters set up tent encampments on the campus of Columbia University in New York...
Read MoreLocal Yom HaShoah commemoration May 5 to feature a one-act play by Russell Kaback
Apr 24, 2024 | 0
RUSSELL KABACK ALBANY– As part of the Capital District Jewish community’s annual Yom HaShoah...
Read MoreHippocrates and hypocrisy…
Apr 24, 2024 | 0
Hadassah Medical Center in Jerusalem, March 18, 2012. Photo courtesy of Uri Lenz/Flash90. By...
Read MoreLocal Yom HaShoah commemoration May 5 to feature a one-act play
Apr 22, 2024 | 0
RUSSELL KABACK ALBANY– As part of the Capital District Jewish community’s annual Yom HaShoah...
Read More“Wonder of wonders, miracle of miracles…” Gratitude and hope
Apr 17, 2024 | 0
By MARILYN SHAPIRO “There can be miracles/When you believe. Though hope is frail, it’s hard to...
Read MoreEgypt is in the Haggadah and the news this Passover season
Apr 17, 2024 | 0
Photo courtesy of Merrydolla By SARAH OGINCE JNS Every Passover, Albert Gabbai smiles when he gets...
Read MoreCommunity invited to gather at the AJCC for Shabbat dinner program on Friday, April 19
Apr 10, 2024 | 0
ALBANY –The Jewish Federation of Northeastern New York (JFNENY) will host its second community...
Read MoreWas she there in spirit? Memory of favorite aunt…
Apr 10, 2024 | 0
Marilyn and her favorite Aunt Nesbeth “Nesh” Hurwitch. By MARILYN SHAPIRO My cousin Ellen called...
Read MoreEclipse: Don’t be left in the dark
Apr 5, 2024 | 0
Eclipse: Don’t be left in the dark By Rabbi MORDECHAI RUBIN Many looking forward to the...
Read MoreThe strategic significance of the surrender of Hamas terrorists.
Apr 3, 2024 | 0
Hamas terrorists who were caught during the Oct. 7 massacre and during the Israel Defense Forces...
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