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Re: JFNA General Asembly Fails to Lead on Israeli Occupation

I was disappointed to learn that the annual General Assembly of the Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA), which will meet in Jerusalem next month, will not include any discussion of Israel’s occupation of the West Bank. The JFNA boasts on … more

Letters to the editor | 11/7/13

Re: Recent college graduate tells her coming out story (Oct. 11)

Thank you for the report from Justin Willner on the experience of Dana Speesler when coming out to her family as a lesbian. Willner and Voice readers will be glad to know that parents faced with such a situation do not have to struggle alone. For … more

Letters to the editor | 11/7/13

Re: Dr. Milton W. Hamolsky honored with the 2013 Human Dignity Award (Oct. 11)

As a major subject of a recent featured article in the Jewish Voice, I wish to express my appreciation for its publication, its origin from Home & Hospice of Rhode Island, and the professional and factual accuracy of its reporting by Ms. Lee Kossin, … more

Letters to the editor | 11/7/13

Re: American Jews focus of two recent studies (Oct. 25.)

Across many measures of Jewish engagement and behavior, the study shows substantial gaps between Jews by religion and Jews with no religion, between in-married and inter-married Jews, and across the Jewish religious denominations. There’s a … more

Letters to the editor | 11/7/13

Re: Camp and Israel Fair (Oct. 11)

I am beyond impressed with your article and I am so proud of you. Heather Lowry Editor’s note: Ms. Lowry is a former camp counselor of Elanah Chassen. You’re making me famous! Raffi Mark I am beyond impressed … more

Letters to the editor | 10/25/13

Re: The Right To Bear Exactly What (Oct. 11)

I really enjoyed your most recent column linking Second Amendment right to bear arms with the preservation of that evil institution of slavery. Well done! Rabbi James B. Rosenberg I really enjoyed your most recent column linking Second … more

Letters to the editor | 10/25/13

Re: Kenny Dulgarian (Sept. 27)

I just wanted to congratulate The Jewish Voice on the very interesting interview with Kenny Dulgarian. Kenny is a very special person and, even though we were aware of many of the fine things about him, there were some we did not know. It was a … more

Letters to the editor | 10/10/13

Re: Dr. Irving Fradkin (Sept. 27)

Great article and very nice exposure for Hope High Dollars for Scholars. I liked the “Johnny Appleseed” analogy to giving scholarships. Also, amazing what he still does at his age. Paul Formal Editor’s note: Mr. Formal is Vice … more

Letters to the editor | 10/10/13

From one new editor to another

Best of luck at the helm of the redesigned, sleek “Jewish Voice.”  I enjoyed reading your “In the Interim” column. Philip Eil News Editor, Providence Phoenix Editor’s note: Philip Eil, former contributing writer for The … more

Letters to the editor | 10/10/13

An open letter to the community

“If you offer your compassion to the hungry and satisfy the famished creature, then shall your light shine in darkness.” - Isaiah (58:10). A hearty yashar ko’ach to the Jewish community for donating food to the Louis and Goldie Chester Full … more

Letters to the editor | 9/30/13