Letter-Writer's Assertions Were a Little Skewed Although I appreciated someone reading and responding to my March 24 opinion piece, "Jews Have a Right to Live in Israel, Anywhere They Choose," it is unfortunate that the gentleman who wrote is not entirely accurate in his assertions. First, the Ramban (Nachmanides) does not say that the mitzvot are required to be observed...
Omission in Story Was a Grave, Painful Mistake The March 3 cover story, "The Flavor of the Place," had an important message, but an upsetting affect on many people. It spoke of how much the Old York Road corridor has to offer Jewish families, yet neglected to mention a key organization discussed by two of the parents. For example, the...
Glad Community's Taken Action on Special Needs It was such a satisfying experience for me to read Deborah Hirsch's article, "They Want to Be 'B'Side' Those Who Need Help" (City & Suburb, March 17), concerning the much-needed and long-awaited services Jewish Family and Children's Service is now providing to persons with developmental disabilities. More than 45 years ago, after developing...
It's Quality Public Schools We Need, Not Vouchers Your March 10 cover story asked, "Do Vouchers Make the Grade?" The answer: a resounding "no." While your article claims that Jewish points of view about vouchers are changing, it did little to dispute the concerns progressive Jewish supporters of public education continue to raise. The $9,000 per child vouchers intended to...
Wonderful Article About a Really Wonderful Place Thank you for your cover article about Elkins Park and the Old York Road corridor ("The Flavor of the Place," March 3). We moved here more than 10 years ago when -- as Modern Orthodox Jews who have an open and embracing approach regarding the entire Jewish community -- we began feeling marginalized...