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How will you use your talents this year?

I have the opportunity to see a lot of good work being done in our community. And much of that work is done by many, many volunteers. Whether they are helping out at a community Mitzvah Day, … more

Fran Ostendorf | 9/20/18

New hope for civility in a time of loss

The world has lost some very inspiring figures in the last few weeks. Neil Simon. Aretha Franklin. John McCain. The older I get, the more these kinds of losses give me pause. But the very public … more

Fran Ostendorf | 9/7/18

Change is in the air

The heat and humidity remain, but the calendar says late August, and that can only mean summer is winding down. There are still plenty of days left for outdoor activities, but only a few more really … more

Fran Ostendorf | 8/23/18

Ode to the sticky note

I have a confession to make. I am slightly obsessed with sticky notes. You know, those little pieces of paper that come in a variety of colors and shapes and have a thin strip of adhesive on the … more

Fran Ostendorf | 8/9/18

Our personal seasons

The Boston Jewish Food conference last Sunday provided an opportunity to learn about food insecurity, food injustice and general issues surrounding food and community. A full day of workshops related … more

Fran Ostendorf | 6/22/18

A plea for civility

Each time we put out a paper, we try to strike a delicate balance. How do we include all the many viewpoints and members of our community? Despite our singular-sounding name, we are not … more

Fran Ostendorf | 6/7/18

A little of this, a little of that

Well, dear readers, you’ve done it again. Welcome to our pet edition, featuring a record number of your pet photos. We love seeing these photos. And from the response to our requests for … more

Fran Ostendorf | 5/26/18

A taste of what’s to come

Last week, we finally had a couple of warm days. On the day this paper comes out, it’s predicted to be near 80 degrees. Today, as I write this, the heat keeps going on in my house. … more

Fran Ostendorf | 5/3/18

An important spring tradition

It’s spring! Flowers are popping up. Days are warming up. That can only mean one thing: The Jewish Voice’s annual Patron Campaign is underway. Not what you thought I was going to … more

Fran Ostendorf | 4/19/18

The fowl adventure and other seder stories

I’ve learned a number of lessons since my last column. None of them are particularly deep or life changing, but I think each time you learn something, you advance a little. So I thought … more

Fran Ostendorf | 4/4/18