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Letters Week of March 30, 2011

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...

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Is the Jewish Vote Undergoing Some Sort of Significant Shift in Emphasis?

By:

Steven Windmueller

American Jews are political animals, deeply passionate about politics, as generally more than 80 percent of eligible Jewish voters participate in the electoral process. Throughout American history, Jews have held a special regard for their civic responsibility. Throughout much of the 20th century, Jews have supported Democratic Party candidates. Over time, there has been a debate about whether "the Jewish...

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Baseball Victory Briefly Washes Away 'Bitter Taste of the Day'

By:

Alan Abbey

The youth baseball team I coach here in Jerusalem, the Wildcats -- comprised of 15 boys, ages 10-12, including my son -- had a game scheduled at the Kraft Family Stadium in central Jerusalem on Wednesday, March 23, at 5 p.m. In the morning, my biggest concern was whether we would be rained out. Instead, two hours before the first...

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Jews Have a Right to Live in Israel, Anywhere They Choose

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Rabbi Shmuel Jablon

The recent slaughter of five members of the Fogel family of Itamar, Israel, has led some people to suggest that it would be better for Jews not to live in "far-flung" areas of the "settlements," where they will be close to our enemies who seek to destroy us. Perhaps we should use whatever influence we have to encourage the "settlers"...

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Finding a Place for Passionate Debate on the State of Israel

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Rabbi Anna Boswell-Levy

As a congregational rabbi, I have witnessed firsthand the gap in our community when it comes to discussing and advocating for Israel's future. Indeed, there is a sizable portion of our community comprised of American Jews who believe that we need a more constructive dialogue -- one that reflects our aspirations to finally secure the dream of a Jewish, democratic...