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Nancy Kirsch’s column “My father’s story,” in the June 7 issue of The Jewish Voice & Herald moved me to tears. It made me so appreciative, once again, of the fantastic mother and father I had. It’s a wonderful tribute to Nancy that she … more
Nancy’s Kirsch’s poignant and potent column about her father (“My father’s story) in the June 7 issue of The Jewish Voice & Herald is sui generis. It is unique in the sense that she unburdened her heart and soul and did this with brutal … more
My gratitude to Nancy Kirsch and The Jewish Voice & Herald Voice for the comprehensive examination of suicide and mental health issues for military personnel and veterans, “Those in active duty face risks beyond the battlefield,” in the June 7 … more
I want to sit shivah for Esther Williams, Hollywood’s “Million Dollar Mermaid,” who died earlier this month. In the 1952 movie bio, “Million Dollar Mermaid,” she portrays Annette Kellerman, who overcame polio to swim again – a … more
I just thought I would write to express my sad pleasure in reading Arthur Norman’s poignant poem, “Feather,” in the June 7 issue of The Jewish Voice & Herald. I am sure it resonated with others who have experienced a similar loss. Bob … more
Professor Sam Lehman-Wilzig‘s repetition of anti-ultra-Orthodox rhetoric in the June 7 issue is profoundly disturbing. He would have us believe that only the haredi (ultra-Orthodox) in Israel have more than 2.1 children. He suggests that they … more
“I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin, but by the content of their character.” – Martin Luther King more
The headline at the bottom of the November [2020] “Jewish Rhode Island” issue – “American Jews grapple with profound political shifts” – reminded me of a concern I … more
There are those within our Jewish community who insist that Israel is not doing enough to accomplish a “two state solution.”  Let those activists answer the following questions: who is a partner for peace with Israel? Is it two Palestinian … more
Having read David Leven’s letter and the earlier article relating to the Judy Ann Leven BBG also brought back memories to me. Around 1955, when I was a newlywed, my husband’s cousin was active in the organization and told me they had lost … more
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