By Bill Simons
During a recess in the Tree of Life trial, the corridor outside the courtroom was, as customary, congested. A large contingent of Tree of Life survivors, family and friends attended the sessions. A woman from that group approached and looked me in the eye. She said, “Writ…
By Rabbi Rachel Esserman
The fall Jewish holidays are normally a time to review the past year and decide what changes we want to make in our lives. But this year, I am also reflecting on two 50th anniversaries that occur this fall. One took place in early September and the other began in ei…
By Shelley Hubal
My father’s favorite blue and gray flannel shirt hangs on a hook in my closet. I wear it around the house on cold days, but try not to soil it because I can’t bring myself to put it in the wash. Last night I dreamt that the shirt was ruined beyond repair. I awoke with …
By Bill Simons
For the survivors and families of victims, constantly in attendance – as well as the jury, judge, attorneys and journalists – at Pittsburgh’s United States District Court, Western District of Pennsylvania, the U.S.A. v. Robert Bowers trial proved long, intense and drain…
By Rabbi Rachel Esserman
I imagine that some people are wondering why I haven’t written about the Hunter Biden criminal probe, especially now that a special counsel has been appointed. There’s a simple reason: our justice system is proceeding in the appropriate manner. The judge decide…
