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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 years. … 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 children so … 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

Re: Rhode Island’s best kept secret (May 25)

I read the article by Ira Fleisher regarding the Jewish War Veterans. He mentions Post No. 23 which was started after World War II. There was another Post and Auxillary started then also, … more

Letters to the editor | 6/7/18

Re: Reflections on Israel’s 70th anniversary (May 4)

Alan Elsner stated that Netanyahu is undermining ‘core democratic principles.’ Let’s look at that from the perspective President Roosevelt’s “Four Freedoms.” … more

Letters to the editor | 5/26/18

Questions for J Street

On April 29, representatives of the RI Coalition for Israel (RICI) attended a public meeting at the Dwares Jewish Community Center, of which J Street-RI and affiliates were the principal sponsors. We … more

Letters to the editor | 5/26/18