Inside, outside
June 12, 2013
If you are looking for an example of Jews pursuing both their self-interest and working toward tikun olam — repairing the wider world — look no further than two actions on food policy taken this month. Read More
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‘He will be sorely missed’
June 5, 2013
Jewish Federation of Greater MetroWest NJ is saddened by the death of the esteemed Sen. Frank R. Lautenberg (1924-2013). Read More
Un-leveling the playing field
May 29, 2013
Amidst the controversies swirling around the targeting of conservative groups seeking 501(c)(4) approval from the IRS, another issue emerged related to a pro-Israel organization seeking full charitable status from the IRS. Read More
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A vital incentive
May 22, 2013
Charitable giving is a time-honored American tradition that strengthens communities and sets the standard for the rest of the world. Read More
The tools they need
May 14, 2013
During our roundtable discussion this week with participants in various local teen leadership programs, the students were asked, “What don’t adults get about teens?” Read More
Self defense
May 8, 2013
Fears that Syria’s civil war would spread into neighboring countries is an academic concern for much of the world, but an existential crisis in Israel. Read More
At home and abroad
May 1, 2013
When talk turns to Jews and lobbying, the subject is usually Israel. Read More
Insult to injury
April 24, 2013
It’s a testament to America and humanity in general that calamities like the Boston Marathon bombings tend to generate more thoughtfulness than stupidity, more kindness than cruelty. Read More
A teacher’s response
April 17, 2013
In Boston, the Combined Jewish Philanthropies did not turn to a rabbi, a politician, or a terrorism expert to make sense of the unfolding tragedy. Instead, they shared the words of a third-grade teacher. Read More
Compromise at the Wall
April 9, 2013
Natan Sharansky stood up to the KGB over years of nonviolent resistance, opening one of the small cracks that would eventually bring down the Iron Curtain. Now he faces a perhaps more daunting task: Mediating efforts between pluralists and Orthodox authorities over access to the Western Wall. Read More
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