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A subscriber responds to Rochelle Shatkin’s letter

Rochelle Shatkin’s recent letter to The Voice added important insights to the Kessler/Wiseman discussions about the rising trend in U.S. (and global) anti-Semitism. Shatkin did her … more

Letters to the editor | 12/20/18

Unfortunate turn of events

It is unfortunate that The Vermont State Police, as well as the Northampton, Massachusetts, Police Department, pulled out of the seminar in Israel, titled “Resiliency and … more

Letters to the editor | 12/20/18

Now is the time to align with friends to fight hate

On Dec. 2, a vandal defaced public road signs and advertisements in Johnston with hateful images: a middle finger extended over the word “Islam”; a black man and white woman … more

Letters to the editor | 12/20/18

Re: Rising anti-Semitism (Nov. 9)

Larry Kessler’s article about Jonathan Weisman quotes the dramatic rise in hate and anti-Semitism in the past 20 months. Let’s be rational. Check figures for the past 20 … more

Letters to the editor | 12/6/18

Government officials add insult to injury

The horrific massacre that took place at a synagogue in Pittsburgh was made worse by two of the highest officials in the US government. President Trump initially responded by saying that … more

Letters to the editor | 11/8/18

Re: Upsetting the Balance (Aug. 24)

I recently read Rabbi Rosenberg’s article in the Jewish Voice, Upsetting the Balance. This is very disturbing to read that not only does he not support Israel’s National State law; … more

Letters to the editor | 9/20/18

‘Hate Spaces’

Rhode Island Coalition for Israel (RICI) was formed by grassroots Jews and Christians in support of the State of Israel, the Jewish people and Judeo-Christian values. Because our … more

Letters to the editor | 8/9/18

Why do Palestinians deserve statehood?

Once again violent Palestinians with Hamas are seen rioting against Israeli ‘’occupiers” of their land. This … more

Letters to the editor | 6/22/18

Re: Memories of the old JCC (May 25)

I read with interest May-Ronny Zeidman’s article, “Memories of the old JCC.” To me, the “old” JCC was the one on Benefit Street where I taught nursery school … more

Letters to the editor | 6/22/18

Progressives and J Street

Progressives criticize Israel and feel morally superior, thinking they know better than the Israeli electorate how to manage the country. “If only Israel would...” (fill in the … more

Letters to the editor | 6/7/18