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Letters to the Editor: Entitlements, Women of the Wall, Mormons, Christians, Prager

Jewish Journal November 1, 2012

Rob Eshman correctly notes that tzedakah is not merely charity but is also a religious and community response about social justice (“Entitled,” Oct. 19). Nowadays, “entitlements” are frequently used as a synonym for charity. However, Eshman inadvertently undercuts his own argument by failing to point out an essential fact: For working Americans, Social Security and Medicare are earned benefits paid for by payroll deductions.

Letters to the Editor: Entitlements, Food Labeling, Aging

Jewish Journal October 24, 2012

I was surprised and disappointed with what I had just read, Rob Eshman (“Entitled,” Oct. 19). You had written a beautiful article on the virtues of entitlements when suddenly you chose to take a gratuitous swipe at Bernie Sanders. You implied that he was one of those “leftie-zombie-Democrats” who obstruct bipartisan solutions. Don’t you know that Bernie Sanders is a leader in the fight to protect these very entitlements from the uncompromising Republican drive to devour them?

Letters to the Editor: Iranian Jews, Netanyahu, New Print Design

Jewish Journal October 17, 2012

Your cover stories about the history of Iranian Jews were eye-opening and inspiring (“A History of Iranian Jews,” Oct. 12). Although I am not Jewish, I have had many Jewish friends over the years tell me stories of great religious traditions and faith mixed with the anguish of hatred, unjust prosecution and persecution that came with being Jewish.

Letters to the Editor: Cantor’s Kavanah, Homeland, Kol Nidre LIVE

Jewish Journal October 10, 2012

We are grateful for the lovely profile on our immensely talented chazzan, Hillel Tigay (“The Rock Cantor,” Sept. 21).

Letters to the Editor: Kol Nidre Live, Obama, Mitt

Jewish Journal October 3, 2012

I’m watching you live from my house. I couldn’t get access to any synagogue here in Nairobi and had no idea how to go about Yom Kippur, but thank God I got you on Google. I’m now attending the first Yom Kippur in my life via the Internet. Thank you. You have no idea what this means to me.

Letters to the Editor: Sam Bacile, Rabbi Naomi Levy, Jewish Journal redesign

Jewish Journal September 27, 2012

I study modern Hebrew at the Pasadena Jewish Temple and Center, and on my way out I grab your newspaper and read some of the articles at home. I usually read the Torah Portion and meditate on the wisdom there.

Letters to the Editor: Friendship Circle, Fifty Shades, shopping carts

Jewish Journal September 12, 2012

DDT had already lost much of its potency when it was banned in the United States (“Everything Is Easier Than Doing Good,” Sept. 7). It was used unsuccessfully in Africa to combat malaria-carrying mosquitos.

Letters to the Editor: Ayn Rand, Romney, Obama, Rachel Corrie

Jewish Journal September 5, 2012

In “Rand … Rosenbaum?” (Aug. 17), Rob Eshman tries to convince us (or himself) that Ayn Rand’s support of Israel confirms her Jewishness and contradicts her philosophy. Neither is true.

Letters to the Editor: Hotel Shangri-La, Daniel Gordis, Holocaust Bnai Mitzvah Project

Jewish Journal August 29, 2012

In Jonah Lowenfeld\’s article (\”Young Jews Party for a Cause…\” Aug. 24) it is disappointing that the unnamed \”legal experts\” apparently failed to have any knowledge of the California Court of Appeal\’s precedent-setting decision in Pines v. Tomson (1984), which held the Unruh Act applicable to protect Jews who had been victimized on the basis of their religion by any and \”all business establishments of any kind whatsoever.\”

Letters to the Editor: Paul Ryan, China

Jewish Journal August 22, 2012

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Letters to the Editor: Entitlements, Women of the Wall, Mormons, Christians, Prager

Letters to the Editor: Entitlements, Food Labeling, Aging

Letters to the Editor: Iranian Jews, Netanyahu, New Print Design

Letters to the Editor: Cantor’s Kavanah, Homeland, Kol Nidre LIVE

Letters to the Editor: Kol Nidre Live, Obama, Mitt

Letters to the Editor: Sam Bacile, Rabbi Naomi Levy, Jewish Journal redesign

Letters to the Editor: Friendship Circle, Fifty Shades, shopping carts

Letters to the Editor: Ayn Rand, Romney, Obama, Rachel Corrie

Letters to the Editor: Hotel Shangri-La, Daniel Gordis, Holocaust Bnai Mitzvah Project

Letters to the Editor: Paul Ryan, China

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