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Israel is facing serious and timely challenges

As a preface to this op-ed, I wish to make it clear that the opinions expressed are entirely my own and do not reflect those of any organizations with which I may be affiliated. more

Guest columnists | 8/30/13

Recalibrate your compass before the Israeli elections

The compass is a tool known to us all. No navigator will go to any mission without it. It is a simple tool, yet far beyond our understanding.The needle always points toward the north – to the North Pole. The compass always knows where its … more

Guest columnists | 3/12/15

From Model T to a Model for T

JERUSALEM, Israel – During a panel at this year’s JFNA’s General Assembly (GA), the moderator asked, “If you would compare the Jewish Federation to a car or animal what would it be?” Without a second thought, the legendary Ford car from … more

Guest columnists | 11/22/13

‘Embrace of the Jewish community’ helps during parent’s death

The phrase “the embrace of the Jewish community” has always sounded warm and fuzzy to me, and also a bit abstract. But when you personally feel that embrace, as I have recently, it can be … more

Guest columnists | 4/15/16

Jews don’t hunt

That’s a comforting statement to one who, like me, opposes hunting, even if it’s not strictly true. I understand thatAllyson Schwartz, a Jewish congresswoman running for governor of Pennsylvania, is involved in an effort to end a … more

Guest columnists | 2/27/14

A political columnist finds a new life

An interesting thing has happened to me in retirement. I have converted – from political journalist to political activist. You know, the kind of person who does what he can to help folks like Gina Raimondo get elected governor . . . more

From the archives | 11/21/14

July poll: Less than 4 percent of Israeli Jews believe firepower on Gaza excessive

JERUSALEM (JTA) — Less than 4 percent of Israeli Jews believe that the Israel Defense Forces has used excessive firepower in Gaza, an Israeli survey found. The survey by the Israel Democracy Institute and Tel Aviv University, part of its … more

Guest columnists | 8/19/14

As chapter closes, Shimon Peres hailed by normally divided Knesset

JERUSALEM (JTA) – In the midst of a grinding war in Gaza, a sometimes near-empty Knesset gallery was packed last week for an uplifting moment: what probably was the final political act of Israel’s elder statesman. Shimon Peres – former … more

Guest columnists | 8/19/14

Legislators want to hear from … you

PROVIDENCE – How often do we tell our friends and co-workers that the political system is broken and beyond repair? Many of us believe that we cannot influence change in the system. more

Guest columnists | 8/16/13

Keeping the experiment lively

“That it is much on their hearts … to hold forth a lively experiment, that a most flourishing civil state may stand and best be maintained … with a full liberty in religious concernments.” (From the Rhode Island Charter, granted by King … more

Guest columnists | 8/16/13