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The recent death of Albert Memmi, at age 99, has chagrined us greatly. We knew, visited and corresponded with this celebrated French Jewish writer for many years. We even taught his books.French … more

Letters to the editor | 8/7/20

Karen Borger’s retirement

Karen Borger was an incredibly important asset to Jewish Rhode Island. When I, as editor of The Jewish Voice, hired her, I knew immediately I had found a gem. Not only was Karen incredibly … more

Letters to the editor | 8/7/20

Black Lives Matter

In the latest issue of Jewish Rhode Island, I saw some support of the Marxist group, Black Lives Matter.I don’t know how anyone can view this clip and the subsequent four, and possibly endorse … more

Letters to the editor | 8/7/20

Black Lives Matter

Reading about current racial politics in Jewish RI is akin to reading Rudyard Kipling’s “The White Man’s Burden” with a diminution of literary style. A false sense of … more

Letters to the editor | 8/7/20

Thanks and hope

I want you to know how much I appreciated the editorial [Hope amid the horrors] in June’s Jewish Rhode Island. You nailed it during this terrorizing storm we are uncomfortable and unsure of how … more

Letters to the editor | 7/3/20

Now’s the Time

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