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Writer likes new look, supports Wish for our Heroes mission

The new formal name of the newspaper, “The Jewish Voice,” is very appropriate and consistent with the editor’s efforts to provide readers with diverse views. I am sure I will still refer to the paper as “The Voice” and it will take a … more

Letters to the editor | 8/16/13

Doing a service to others

We want to thank and congratulate Nancy Kirsch on having the courage to write and print “My father’s story” in the June 21 issue. So many clients we worked with over the last 26 years have pain from past experience. They believe they are … more

Letters to the editor | 8/2/13

Reader doesn’t need protection from controversy

I am again reminded of how people in power think they know more than us “little people.” I just received an email from the (Jewish Alliance of Greater Rhode Island’s) Community Relations Council applauding Governor Lincoln Chafee for denying … more

Letters to the editor | 8/2/13

Writer disagrees with a rabbi’s perspective

In the June 21 issue, Rabbi Jim Rosenberg starts his column, “The need for theological humanity,” by quoting Anat Hoffman: “We entered the plaza to the sound of thousands of ultra-Orthodox men screaming insults and throwing garbage.” … more

Letters to the editor | 8/2/13

Columnist should learn his Mendelessohnian history

Michael Fink, as an English teacher, should know a bit more about “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” – William Shakespeare’s play and Felix Mendelssohn’s music by the same name – before writing about them (“Midsummer night’s dreams” in … more

Letters to the editor | 8/2/13

Reader was moved to tears

Nancy Kirsch’s column “My father’s story,” in the June 7 issue of The Jewish Voice & Herald moved me to tears. It made me so appreciative, once again, of the fantastic mother and father I had. It’s a wonderful tribute to Nancy that she … more