By Rabbi Rachel Esserman
“That’s exactly why the Jews didn’t leave Germany.” That comment was made by a friend who is so upset with the political situation in our country that she is planning ways to leave the United States, including looking for employment that would allow her to w…
By Rabbi Rachel Esserman
Greenland and Canada
If you had told me last year the United States would threaten war to annex territory in Europe and start an economic battle with one of our greatest long-term allies, I would not have believed you. Now, I would be forced to admit that you were …
By Bill Simons
By temperament and action, former President Biden stands within the Catholic social justice tradition in opposition to bigotry and intolerance. Throughout his long life, Biden has had many Jewish friends and colleagues. His three children all married partners of Jewish descen…
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…
By Bill Simons
The pursuit of freedom and liberty is at the core of the Jewish American experience. The same is certainly true of other ethnic and racial groups. But history, tradition and status render Jews the “most visible non-Christian religion,” notes historian Adam Jortner. This m…
