Issue of Dec. 25, 2009 / 8 Tevet 5769 Thanks for Chanukah To the Editor: I am writing this letter on behalf of the residents at Woodmere Rehabilitation and Health Care Center. I would … more

A review of “The Aryan Jesus: Christian Theologians and the Bible in Nazi Germany” by Dr. Susannah Heschel By Alan Jay Gerber Issue of December 18, 2009/ 1 Tevet 5770 The provocative … more

I'm thinking by Micah D.  Halpern Issue of December 18, 2009/ 1 Tevet 5770 As a rule I have no sympathy for politicians. I respect the positions they hold and the mantles of leadership they … more

From the other side of the bench By David Seidemann Issue of December 18, 2009/ 1 Tevet 5770 Somewhere in my basement is a mildewed box with a copy of every speech I gave as a rabbi years … more

Parshat Miketz by Rabbi Avi Billet Issue of December 18, 2009/ 1 Tevet 5770 On the eve of his birthday the Egyptian monarch has two dreams that vex and try his sanity. “In the morning he … more

New outlook after job loss By Elliot Lazarus Issue of December 18, 2009/ 1 Tevet 5770 My arrival in Israel came about through an ironic convergence of difficult circumstances and fantasy. … more

I'm thinking by Micah D. Halpern Issue of December 11, 2009/ 24 Kislev 5770 The trial of John Demjanjuk is underway in Germany. The proceeding will not run smoothly if for no other reason … more

From the other side of the bench By David Seidemann Issue of December 11, 2009/ 24 Kislev 5770 Let me see if I get this straight. The Salahis are invited by Congress to chat about the … more

By Rabbi Ron Yitzchok Eisenman Issue of December 11, 2009/ 24 Kislev 5770 In my work as a rabbi, I get to meet all types of people and hear a lot of personal experiences. When I became … more

Beacon of hope and assistance on first anniversary By Gideon Bari Issue of December 11, 2009/ 24 Kislev 5770 It is the heartbreak of a parent telling a child they can’t get the new … more