From the Executive Editor

In My Own Words: The purpose of government

By Rabbi Rachel Esserman

“Government, at its core, is responsible for maintaining order, providing essential services, and ensuring the well-being of its citizens through various functions like law enforcement, infrastructure, and social programs.” – Google AI
I’m careful when readi…

In My Own Words: Two controversial issues

By Rabbi Rachel Esserman

Who can be president? 

Did you ever have a response to a political announcement that made you shake your head in despair? I did recently and my reaction made me worry even more about the future of our country. What caused my dilemma was reading that Pete Buttigieg…

In My Own Words: Religious principles for politics

By Rabbi Rachel Esserman

Principle: “A fundamental truth or proposition that serves as the foundation for a system of belief or behavior or for a chain of reasoning.” – Oxford English Language Dictionary
What is a columnist to do when there are too many things about which to write? Pl…

In My Own Words: Two important things to remember

By Rabbi Rachel Esserman

This is a contentious time in the United States. While I am not happy with the actions of our new president, I feel it is important to reflect on two things when reading the many executive orders and potential legislation coming from the White House. Some people wil…

In My Own Words: Countdown

By Rabbi Rachel Esserman

My last day as executive editor of The Reporter is scheduled to be December 31 of this year. As of the date of this issue (January 24), I have 11 months and one week remaining before I retire. (When I talk to people, I usually add the number of hours and minutes, bu…