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There were two letters in the July [2021] Jewish Rhode Island critical of Israel's defense in the Gaza war. The writers blame Israel for the conflict and casualties. Hamas uses hospitals and schools … more

Letters to the editor | 8/5/21

‘Meaningful compromise’ needed

Days after the fragile Egypt-brokered ceasefire that ended the Israeli-Gaza war went into effect, the New York Times on its front page published individual photographs of the more than 60 children … more

Letters to the editor | 7/1/21

RICI Rally

Thanks to Rabbi Dolinger for stepping up as a keynote speaker at the widely attended pro-Israel community rally held on June 6, organized by the RI Coalition for Israel (RICI). This is a difficult … more

Letters to the editor | 7/1/21

Rosenberg strikes a chord

Rabbi James Rosenberg's June column, “We are awesome too,” struck a heavenly chord. Psalm 19 is also concerned with astronomy: The heavens recite the glory of God, and the sky tells of … more

Letters to the editor | 7/1/21

Baseless arguments but same conclusion

In the June [2021] edition of Jewish Rhode Island, Moses Twersky published an op-ed “Israel has nothing to apologize for.” I find his arguments baseless and unconscionable, but I am … more

Letters to the editor | 7/1/21

Stand up and be proud

As a member of the RI Jewish community, like others, I have been very concerned over the recent Israeli/Gaza conflict.I have followed the daily news coverage online, on TV broadcasts, on radio and in … more

Letters to the editor | 6/3/21

M. Charles Bakst sent us this photo of Dr. Cooperstein, left, with Lester Bakst.

A remarkable doctor

Mel Yoken’s excellent and interesting interview with Nancy Cooperstein Charney [April 2021] brought back luminous feelings about on of my favorite people. When I was a senior at Durfee High … more

Letters to the editor | 5/9/21

Difference of opinion

Unlike tenured college professors, countries and peoples may be eliminated. The Boycott Divestment, Sanctions movement is about weakening and eliminating Israel. It is not about Palestinian rights. … more

Letters to the editor | 4/9/21

New market stirs memories

On Oct. 31, 1983, my dad, Sumner "Sonny " Gold, closed the door on Sugarman’s Kosher Meat Market for the last time. His lease was up and due to a shifting Kosher market, he decided that it was … more

Letters to the editor | 3/4/21

Everything about little Rhody

In Israel, there are numerous Facebook groups that I use to get information quickly. I was once in the shuk (marketplace) and looking for a very specific product. I posted on a Facebook group and in … more

Letters to the editor | 2/5/21