Whats at Stake

The Race for Governor 2009

With New Jersey facing an important gubernatorial race between the incumbent Democrat, Gov. Jon Corzine, and his Republican challenger, former U.S. Attorney Chris Christie, NJ Jewish News is asking leaders and experts to focus on issues of critical importance to citizens of the state and members of the Jewish community.

To offer your own ideas on “What’s at Stake,” send your thoughts (no longer than 300 words) to editorial@njjewishnews.com and write “Stake” in the subject line.

Economic integrity

This week: Jared Silverman, chair of the government affairs committee of the MetroWest Community Relations Committee, on the economic integrity of New Jersey.Read More

A capacity for caring

This week: Jacob Toporek, executive director of the New Jersey State Association of Jewish Federations, on the federations’ priorities.Read More

All about the money

This week: Rabbi Clifford M. Kulwin, religious leader of Temple B’nai Abraham in Livingston, writes that “it’s all about the money.” Read More

Attracting immigrants

This week: Allyson Gall on immigration policy. Read More

Extending the safety net; Israel and New Jersey: affairs of state

This week: Reuben Rotman on extending the social service safety net and Roger B. Jacobs on New Jersey-Israel relations.Read More

National electoral picture and Distressed women and families

Local race, national repercussions by David Twersky, former editor-in-chief of New Jersey Jewish News. Empowering displaced homemakers by Sharon Falkin, president of the National Council of Jewish Women, Essex County Section.Read More

Health care and school funding

Taking charge of health by Marsha Atkind, executive director of The Healthcare Foundation of New Jersey. A choice of schools by Israel Teitelbaum, cofounder of Parents for Free Choice in Education.Read More

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