By Jonathan Karp, Rachel Greenblatt, Daniel B. Schwartz, Nancy Sinkoff and Zachary Braiterman
As scholars of Jewish studies, we are alarmed at the increasing openness to extreme anti-Israel animus in our field and in the larger university community. We are particularly disturbed that studen…
By Rabbi Rachel Esserman
Nonprofit organizations – including synagogues – and nonprofit newspapers are not allowed to endorse political candidates. However, as a Jewish newspaper, we can talk about Jewish values that should be taken into consideration by voters. Below are three that I h…
By Shelley Hubal
Years ago, my mom labeled me the “practical daughter.” This has become a family punch line. It is true, though: I would happily say the ingredients of my life are simplicity with a dash of risk aversion.
What are the superpowers of being “practical”? Having the s…
By Rabbi Rachel Esserman
“This year it’s different.” That’s the Jewish Federation of Greater Binghamton’s slogan for its Campaign 2025. When I first mentioned the slogan to a friend, she said it was so vague that she didn’t know what it meant. Although Federation Executive Direc…
By Rabbi Rachel Esserman
I’ve written before about how I like to pause during the fall holiday season and appreciate the many things in my life for which I am grateful. Since parts of 2024 were emotionally difficult for a number of reasons, this feels even more important this year.
Some …
