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Each time we put out a paper, we try to strike a delicate balance. How do we include all the many viewpoints and members of our community? Despite our singular-sounding name, we are not … more

Fran Ostendorf | 6/7/18

Our pets need to adjust to post-pandemic life too

My cat has gotten way too accustomed to my work-from-home life. In the past year, if you’ve ever been on a Zoom meeting with me, you’ve probably seen her tail go by. Her pandemic … more

Fran Ostendorf | 5/9/21

New England summers aren’t what they used to be

Getting tired of the heat and humidity of this June and July? Have you changed your routine due to the hottest-ever July? Are you spending time reminiscing about those New England summers … more

Fran Ostendorf | 8/4/23

A call to action: Make your voice heard

Do you have election fatigue? Left vs. right; accusations, fake news and lies; Russian and Chinese misinformation; sorting through mixed and confusing messages. Are you ready to shut down and … more

Fran Ostendorf | 10/2/20

Precious memories, neatly boxed

I had time for some real moments of reflection this month as I rooted through a couple of boxes in my parents’ basement. They have lived in the same house since the mid-1960s and, as you can … more

Fran Ostendorf | 8/5/21

No more back to school for us!

For the past nine years, the second week of August has meant only one thing. Time to pack up the minivan and take one child or the other – or both – back to college. Some years the van was packed tighter than others. One year, it was so stuffed … more

Fran Ostendorf | 8/19/14

Spread light during this dark December

As I write this column, we face continuing troubles worldwide. In the Middle East, Israel and Hamas have agreed to a short pause in the fighting, which will probably be over by the time you read … more

Fran Ostendorf | 12/1/23

Hope for a happy year

This is the season of new beginnings. Before you know it, the year will change and it will be 5777. The days leading up to that change are a time to do a little reflecting on life. … more

Fran Ostendorf | 9/16/16

Challenging subjects for discussion

Like it or not, we are a people of the world. World events affect us. Sure, we live in a state with its share of newsmaking events. But this week I’m looking to national and international events that are – and should be – the subject of … more

Fran Ostendorf | 3/12/15

Now is the time to unite against hate

It’s hard to know what to make of national and world events since the last Jewish Voice was published. Barcelona, Charlottesville, Turku, Boston. How can I lump these together? Taken … more

Fran Ostendorf | 8/24/17