By Maharat Rori Picker-Neiss
• Published January 26, 2017
There is no one way to be pro-Israel. Our Jewish community maintains a strong, passionate, active, and engaged relationship with the State of Israel. How that should manifest, the values we should espouse, the goals we should work toward, the policies...
Jewish Light Editorial
• Published November 23, 2016
Much dust was stirred last Friday when Brandon Dixon, of the cast of the hit Broadway show “Hamilton,” addressed Vice President-elect Mike Pence, who was in the audience, at the end of the play. “We, sir, we are the diverse America who are alarmed...
Several evenings ago, my wife and I were driving an older friend home from a birthday dinner. As we started out, I mentioned that the Trump election was quite a surprise.The woman, who’s been a family friend for many decades, said she has never feared...
By Eric Berger, Staff Writer
• Published April 13, 2016
Rabbi Susan Talve of Central Reform Congregation shared a story last week at Saul Mirowitz Jewish Community School about feeling uncomfortable presiding over an Orthodox man’s funeral. She told the story sitting a few chairs away from Rabbi Hyim Shafner...
Before leaving for Israel, I didn't fully understand the deep connection and love people have for it. I had learned a lot about Israel throughout my Jewish education, but I never felt a personal connection with the country or its people. Although I was...
