The importance of volunteering on a political campaign
By Jonathan Bloomberg and Mark Waldman (CJPAC) – We are now entering the heart of the federal election campaign, and pundits across the country are…
2015
Op-Ed: Why Jewish educators need to teach the Palestinian perspective
By Laurie Zimmerman (JTA) — As the new school year gets underway, Jewish educators are making decisions regarding how best to teach about Israel and…
Op-Ed: Why Pope Francis has given religion a good name again
By Rabbi Rick Jacobs NEW YORK (JTA) — This was a momentous week — not only because it is Judaism’s most sacred season, but also because as…
Suits by Curtis Eliot: Edmonton-based designers making moves in Big Apple
by Darian Fizle Just two years into operation, Suits by Curtis Eliot is staking an international claim. Helmed by sartorial wunderkinds Sean Farmer and Matthew…
How Sukkot helped me de-clutter my life
by Jamie Rubin (Kveller via JTA) — Last year I performed a magic trick: I made most of my “stuff” disappear. I never considered myself…