Speak your peace – A message from Rabbi Bill Berk in Jerusalem
Rabbi Bill Berk, Rabbi emeritus Temple Chai Rabbi Berk served for twenty-three years as the Senior Rabbi of Temple Chai in Phoenix, Arizona. The Simchat Torah Massacre In September 2005 Israel pulled out of Gaza with the hope that the Palestinians there would...
Empathy in Action: How best to support Israel now
As Israel and America stand strong against Hamas, Hezbollah, and anyone who supports the massacre of innocent civilians, the desire to help is palpable. But how do you know where and how to give? How do you determine a charity is credible and fiscally responsible? How...
The Best Response to campus Idiocy!
By Debra Rich Gettleman All too often we find ourselves enraged by irresponsible comments from elected officials, religious leaders, and presidents of universities. We rant privately to friends. We write angry letters. We call our representatives and threaten future...
Trauma is real: Pay attention to the signs
By Debra Rich Gettleman Dr. Melanie Rich, (no relation), doesn’t necessarily look like a first responder as she sits in her tastefully appointed Scottsdale, AZ office. But she’s been on the ground helping victims cope with trauma for decades. At Ben Taub hospital in...
I’m taking this personally
By Joan Joanne Greene My grandparents lived through pogroms – organized massacres where bands of men, seething with hatred of Jews, rode into Jewish villages on horseback, looting, raping, killing, and burning down their homes. I’ve known this the same way I’ve known...
Finally, justice is served for murder victim Dan Markel
By Cindy Saltzman Today, Dan Markel's former brother-in-law, Charlie Adelson, 47, was found guilty of first-degree murder, conspiracy and solicitation in Dan Markel's murder which took place on July 18, 2014. Professor Markel, who was considered a great legal...
Normalization still possible?
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Buffalo Collection: Exploring the Timeless Elegance and Spirit of the American West
By Allison Mintz Buffalo Collection, located in Scottsdale, Arizona, has been a prominent fixture for the past 12 years. Co-founded by Michael and Laura Levenberg, the showroom gallery aims to create exceptional pieces that embody the heritage and beauty of the...
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