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I’ve never been an activist, a leader or a reader. It took a pandemic to wake me up. If you share even one of my shortcomings, then this message is for you.We have the time … more

Letters to the editor | 4/30/20

Double standard? West Bank controversy continued

With respect to the most recent letters regarding the “West Bank Controversy,” I would respectfully add the following. Dr. Tannenwald has a history in writings and podcasts of giving … more

Letters to the editor | 3/8/20

West Bank controversy

In his defense of the legality of Jewish settlements in the West Bank, Stephen Snow (December 2019) parrots Israeli government talking points. Snow is entitled to share the Israeli … more

Letters to the editor | 1/8/20

Sharing the dream

Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel and the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. were close friends back in 1965. They shared the dream that our nation should be “a place where civil and human rights … more

Letters to the editor | 1/8/20

Swim with the sharks

The TigerSharks Swim Team at the Dwares Jewish Community Center is in full swing as kids start moving from other sports to swim season. We hope to have 30 kids participating this year with many … more

Letters to the editor | 10/31/19

Jewish veterans, are you out there?

The Jewish War Veterans of the USA is the oldest organized veterans group in the United States. It was founded in 1896 by veterans who served in the North and the South during the Civil War. It was … more

Letters to the editor | 10/31/19

Hamilton House: Where learning never ages

Your editorial in the August issue (“Learning opportunities are all around us”) provided a great discussion about learning opportunities in our community. A hidden treasure that was not … more

Letters to the editor | 10/2/19

Philbin’s speech

I attended Lt. Col. Philbin’s talk last night [Sept. 17 at PHDS] and I thought, wow, here is a real-life Righteous Gentile in our midst! He was down to earth, humorous, and straight … more

Letters to the editor | 10/2/19

Lifelong Learning Collaborative

In the August issue of Jewish Rhode Island, editor Fran Ostendorf has an editorial titled “Learning opportunities are all around us,” and starts the editorial as follows: “You … more

Letters to the editor | 9/13/19

Remembering Sid Goldstein

When I joined the Brown-RISD Hillel board, Professor Goldstein was already an honorary trustee. What I remember most about Sid from my years as board president is that he never missed a … more

Letters to the editor | 9/13/19