Refugee promise, immigrant fear
Arthur Cohn
October 14, 2016
Many European countries characterize the refugee crisis as a “German problem.”
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Opinion
Religion and diplomacy: Let the conversation begin
Jewish Journal
October 14, 2016
Sukkot, the Festival of Booths, invites us to join together to erect a haven of calm, peace and beauty amid a changing, challenging world.
Me, myself and the blue couch
Gina Nahai
October 14, 2016
I must be the only person in the world who works so hard at doing nothing all day.
Sukkot — the blessings of necessity
David Suissa
October 13, 2016
It was a recent story about the rivalry between Saudi Arabia and America in the oil industry that made me think about the Jewish holiday of Sukkot, when Jews are called upon to reflect on values such as humility and resourcefulness.
Ghosts at the presidential debates
Marty Kaplan
October 13, 2016
Like many others who watched the presidential town hall in St. Louis, I loved how it revealed Donald Trump’s character, and I wanted to take a shower when it was over.
Will Frank Gehry build an architectural icon for Tel Aviv?
Danielle Berrin
October 13, 2016
Last Thursday night, about 100 well-heeled Jewish philanthropists milled about the airy Venice studio of architect Frank Gehry. They posed for selfies beside models of buildings soon to go up in Asia and studied his newest plans — for the World’s Jewish Museum in Tel Aviv.
Which do you love more: Football or America?
Dennis Prager
October 13, 2016
I understand that there are American athletes, cheerleaders, members of bands in professional, college and even high school sports who believe — mistakenly — that America is so racist that they cannot, in good conscience, stand when the national anthem is played.
Yizkor – A letter to my father
Rabbi David Wolpe
October 13, 2016
Dear Dad, You\’ve been gone 7 years. I remember when you cursed at me.
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