Jewish Community

Examining Peace, Remembering Rabin: Some Reflections on the J-Street Conference

Rabbi Joshua Levine Grater | Posted 11.09.2009 | World


Rabbi Joshua Levine Grater

To water the seeds of peace, we need to recognize the humanity on all sides of this conflict and work to create a framework of peace that acknowledges the truths of two distinct narratives.

We Need 'A Street', Not J Street

David Suissa | Posted 11.06.2009 | Politics


David Suissa

Can you imagine how transformational it would be if a high profile, "pro-Arab, pro-peace" organization pressured Palestinian leaders to dismantle the teaching of Jew-hatred in Palestinian society -- a hatred that has made a mockery of all moves toward peace?

Obama's Cairo Address: Two Months On

William Bradley | Posted 09.05.2009 | World


William Bradley

It's been two months since Obama delivered his address to the Muslim world in Cairo, promising a new era of respect and engagement. How's his opening to the Muslim world going so far?

Sotomayor: A Strong Choice for Supreme Court

Ira Forman | Posted 07.09.2009 | Politics


Ira Forman

The ridiculous Sotomayor bashing must stop. Republicans and Democrats should work together to review Sotomayor's record and work towards a confirmation this summer.

Hundreds Protest Anti-Semitic Environment In Venezuela

Jewish & Israel News | Posted 03.06.2009 | World


Hundreds rallied in front of the Venezuelan Consulate in New York to protest the vandalizing of a Caracas synagogue. The rally, organized on short ...

Making Money at Any Cost

Rabbi Shmuley Boteach | Posted 01.29.2009 | Living


Rabbi Shmuley Boteach

Once we produce billionaires without values, there is no telling where their voraciousness will stop.

Madoff's Redemption

David Suissa | Posted 01.26.2009 | Living


David Suissa

What worries me most is not that we will see more Madoff-level crimes of betrayal in our community, but that we so easily ignore the millions of little offenses we regularly inflict on each other.