Category
April 16, 2010
Who gets religious custody in an interfaith divorce?
The case of little Ela Reyes raises many thorny issues about church/state entanglement, parenting in a multicultural world, and the challenge of religious pluralism. Ela’s parents, Rebecca Reyes (born Jewish) and her now ex-husband Joseph Reyes (raised Catholic, converted to Judaism, and now returning to the Church) found themselves in court over the issue of his right to bring Ela to church. Cook County (Illinois) Judge Renee Goldfarb ruled that Mr. Reyes has the right to do so.
Destroyed New Orleans synagogue to break ground
A New Orleans synagogue destroyed by Hurricane Katrina will break ground on a new building.
Israel Sells More Drone Technology to UK
While the UK may have drastically downsized its arms sales to Israel, this hasn’t prevented Israeli firms from selling advanced weapons technology to Britain.
Can the Jewish Deli Be Reformed?
WHEN a Jewish deli decides to stop serving salami, something is wrong in the cosmos.
New Articles
“Screams Before Silence”
Remembering Ken Holtzman, Outstanding Jewish Pitcher for the Cubs and A’s.
Why Are Presidential Statements About Jews So Weak?
UCLA Hillel on Pro-Palestinian Encampment: Jewish Students “Feeling the Intensity of the Situation”
More news and opinions than at a Shabbat dinner, right in your inbox.