What my relatives’ Christmas celebrations taught me about observing Hanukkah
by Rabbi Adina Allen (JTA) — As the only child of a Jewish father and mother who had converted to Judaism before I was born,…
Opinion
Letter to the Editor: On welcoming the stranger
By Dr. Asher Kirchner and Peter Driftmier (Calgary) – As Canadians, we look back proudly at how our country, in recent years, opened its doors…
If Jewish unity means accepting bigotry and dehumanization, count me out
by Larry Yudelson (JTA) — Even before the results were known in this most divisive of campaigns, the push was on for the Jewish community…
Op/ed: Solemn commemorations shouldn’t become political rallies
by Maxine Fischbein (AJNews) – “I came here to mourn, not to attend a political rally.” This remark from a friend nearly one week after…
Rabbi Matthew Ponak: We need to curb vitriolic and toxic social media
by Rabbi Matthew Ponak (AJNews) – The last 10 months have not been easy. As a deep believer in peace and dialogue, it has been…