Bring Them Home
by Debra Rich Gettleman https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=97sDLWpQqgg When Jean Valjean sings “Bring Him Home” in Act I of Les Misérables, begging God to return his daughter Cosette’s beloved Marius, he’s willing to sacrifice his own life for Marius’s safety....
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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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...
Real talk about the war
by Debra Rich Gettleman Ariel Shapiro is a modern orthodox Jew from Kiryat Gat in Israel. He, his wife, and three children, ages 8, 5, and 2, are taking safe haven in London. I spoke with Ariel about the war, his children, and what we in America need to know....
Where are the facts?
By Debra Rich Gettleman The Jerusalem Post headline, October 22nd, 2023 Detroit Jewish leader found stabbed to death outside her home The caption under Samantha's photo reads: "Samantha Woll, an interfaith activist who also worked in politics, was 40. It is unclear if...
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