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In the most recent Sandra Bornstein Holocaust Education Center (SBHEC) newsletter, under Education Committee News, there was some confusion with regard to the Education Committee of the SBHEC and the … more

Letters to the editor | 1/4/18

Re: A cartoon that isn’t funny (March 4) 2

I recently read Rabbi Rosenberg’s opinion piece in the March 4 edition of the Voice. The more I read, the more concerned I became. In this day and age, was he really trying to disparage a fellow Jew who has only the safety and security of Israel … more

Letters to the editor | 3/18/16

Remembering Sid Goldstein

When I joined the Brown-RISD Hillel board, Professor Goldstein was already an honorary trustee. What I remember most about Sid from my years as board president is that he never missed a … more

Letters to the editor | 9/13/19

Re: A cartoon that isn’t funny (March 4)

Political cartoons have been used for years to provoke thought, provide open dialogue, increase awareness, and add humor to political hot button issues. Rabbi Rosenberg’s opinion titled “A cartoon that isn’t funny” tells us that one … more

Letters to the editor | 3/18/16

Government officials add insult to injury

The horrific massacre that took place at a synagogue in Pittsburgh was made worse by two of the highest officials in the US government. President Trump initially responded by saying that … more

Letters to the editor | 11/8/18

Lifelong Learning Collaborative

In the August issue of Jewish Rhode Island, editor Fran Ostendorf has an editorial titled “Learning opportunities are all around us,” and starts the editorial as follows: “You … more

Letters to the editor | 9/13/19

Re: Sukkah of peace (Oct. 24)

In my article “Sitting together in a Sukkah of peace” about Palestinian non-violent peace activist Ali Abu Awwad’s visit to Providence, I mistakenly attributed several comments to Ellen Goodman. The remarks were actually made … more

Letters to the editor | 11/7/14

About Bret Stephens

I was thrilled to hear that Bret Stephens would be speaking in Rhode Island. I was certainly present for the talk [on May 19]. He spoke beautifully and said all the things I have been saying and … more

Letters to the editor | 6/3/22

Re: Letters (Oct. 10)

I just received my issue of The Voice. It takes a little longer to get to Florida where I now live after 75 years in R.I. I was thrilled to see the letter from Caryl-Ann Miller Nieforth. Judy Ann Leven was my sister. She was a wonderful girl … more

Letters to the editor | 11/7/14

General Mills divests its Israeli dough operation

(JTA) – General Mills announced Tuesday it would be fully divesting from a business venture in Israel that had operated in an East Jerusalem settlement, in a move pro-Palestinian activists … more

Letters to the editor | 6/3/22