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How about that weather – are you melting?

Those lazy days of summer really are hazy this year. Seems like we’ve been suffering with the infamous Triple H – hazy, hot and humid – for days now. And while I’m not … more

Fran Ostendorf | 8/19/16

A trip down memory lane

I am often asked by readers about my summer plans. After all, The Voice takes a publishing break during July. Usually, I avoid the question. The paper may be “on vacation,” … more

Fran Ostendorf | 8/4/16

When will the wheels stop spinning?

Five years ago, then-editor of The Jewish Voice Nancy Kirsch wrote a moving editor’s column about the Newtown, Connecticut, school shootings. Her column came to mind after … more

Fran Ostendorf | 6/24/16

Musings in June

I’m a worrier. You name it, I worry about it. Honestly, if there isn’t something to worry about in my life, I will find something. Or, I can find something in yours. I want to say this … more

Fran Ostendorf | 6/9/16

Hillel incident could fuel more hate – or become a learning opportunity

The last few weeks have featured a number of important commemorations in the Jewish calendar. Yom ha-Shoah (Holocaust Remembrance Day) was followed by Yom ha-Zikaron (Day of Remembrance for the … more

Fran Ostendorf | 5/27/16

The many faces of a community newspaper editor

The editor of this small newspaper finds herself in the position of doing many jobs she never dreamed of as a young, inexperienced and naïve journalism school student. When you start out at … more

Fran Ostendorf | 5/12/16

Our new website is up and running – have a look

I am surrounded by smart people who are never at a loss for words. Friends, family members, colleagues are all capable speakers with lots of valuable things to say. I, on the other hand, start … more

Fran Ostendorf | 4/28/16

No lack of community here!

We have so much going on in our community! As many of you have noticed, there’s often too much for our small staff to cover. And lately there’s been so many interesting events that you, … more

Fran Ostendorf | 4/15/16

Vacation? It wasn’t meant to be

Next year, I may volunteer to be the poster child for the “Get your flu shot” campaign. This was supposed to be my long-planned spring-break staycation. I was taking a week … more

Fran Ostendorf | 4/13/16

Reflections on a ‘big’ birthday

I recently celebrated a milestone birthday. Those who know me personally know which one it is. For those of you who don’t, you’ll just have to guess as I’m not revealing which milestone I’ve achieved. Suffice it to … more

Fran Ostendorf | 3/3/16