The growing volume of lip service paid by the world to the memory of the Six Million is neatly matched by the complacence about or support for contemporary Jew-hatred.
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In the aftermath of the hostage situation at a synagogue in Texas, every Jewish institution...
Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
• January 18, 2022
"As a rabbi who works as a chaplain at a hospital in Indianapolis, I’ve held my tongue a lot when it comes to COVID-19 and the emotional strain it puts on the medical staff. But now — as my team at Indiana University Health is responsible for pastoral...
Bill Motchan, Special For The Jewish Light
• January 17, 2022
On Tuesday, the U.S. Senate will have an opportunity to vote on the Freedom to Vote: John R Lewis Act following passage last week by the U.S. House of Representatives. Voting rights advocates around the country are pressing their senators to consider...
Hopefully, her declaration about the Palestinians will stimulate a serious conversation about the cruel occupation that the international community has been ignoring.
Carol Unger, For TC Jew Folk, Special For The Jewish Light
• January 7, 2022
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So, what’s the baby’s name?”
My friend breathed an anguished sigh and then mumbled something that sounded like Ren.
“Ren,” I repeated.
“W-r-e-n.” She spelled...
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As a 21-year-old heading off to social work school, I watched my Bubby Jenny die within...
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Life is a non-stop battle with disability and human frailty. Whether due to injury, illness,...
Dan Buffa, Special to the Jewish Light
• December 22, 2021
Gary and Alana are the best friends who constantly flirt with the idea of being something more. Like a future couple having to get to know each other first in relationship customs, they are oddball personalities that somehow sync up every time they are...
JIM WINNERMAN, Special For Jewish Light
• December 16, 2021
When my wife and I attend an event where veterans are asked to stand to be recognized, she always nudges my arm prodding me to rise. Despite serving more than two years on active duty during the Vietnam War, I do not stand because of men like my college...
MARTY ROCHESTER , Special For The Jewish Light
• December 16, 2021
In previous columns, I have characterized our current political culture as insane. In November, I used the word “insanity” several times when being interviewed on Charlie Brennan’s show on KMOX radio. Why do I think such language is appropriate...
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As told to Nora Berman; edited for length and clarity
The phone lit up with...
