March 17, 2005

The Grand Old Jews of York

Lisa Alcalay Klug March 17, 2005

In 1773, when Capt. Alexander Graydon visited York, Pa., it was a married Jewish hostess who captured his attention.

Call Me Shoshynsh

Jack L. Schwartz March 17, 2005

One of the worst things to say about an American Indian is that he or she acts like they have no family.

Israel Criticism Must Be Well-Founded

Arthur Cohn March 17, 2005

What are the limits for criticizing Israel? Many condemn the Jewish community\’s refusal to listen to harsh criticism, while others object to the aggressiveness of the attacks against the Jewish state.

The Agunah: A Modern-Day Nightmare

Alexandra Leichter March 17, 2005

These two cases vividly illustrate the current problems of the modern day agunah (a woman chained to an unwanted marriage), because halacha (Jewish law) gives the husband the sole, unfettered power of divorce. While under Ashkenazic tradition a woman can withhold her \”consent\” to such a divorce, the remedies available to the victim of a recalcitrant husband or wife differ substantially.

Cherry Blossoms Inspire Capital Walk

Melanie Reffes March 17, 2005

As the Cherry Blossom Festival kicks off on March 26, the spring weather descending on Washington, D.C., makes it great for walking among the cherry-inspired events throughout the nation\’s capital. And one neighborhood ripe for a stroll during a D.C. weekend getaway is prestigious Georgetown.

Amalek Within

Rabbi Mordecai Finley March 17, 2005

This Shabbat is Shabbat Zachor, the Shabbat in which we remember tribe of Amalek, the nemesis of Jewish people. Amalek is described in Bible as attacking the people of Israel at weak places and at weak moments.