I’ve lived in Rockland County almost my entire life. My Jewish identity really began to form at Temple Beth Sholom in New City, where I started nursery school at the age of two. From youth group president to social action volunteer, from Chabad during my undergraduate studies at SUNY New P…
We often make assumptions in our lives. Each one of us. Most of the time, these assumptions are founded on the evidence we see and experiences we have, so that even when something is not explicit, we can infer an outcome, an explanation, or a solution which often turns out to be correct.
I …
In the past, on occasion, I have used a phrase from the book of Matthew in the Christian Bible to describe many of those who abuse, assault, antagonize and threaten Jews in their writing or pronouncements. The phrase is “fools, liars, and hypocrites”, and you may have seen me use it here…
This past week, Jews around the world experienced a joy we felt unable to express for two years finally erupt, with the release of the living hostages from Gaza. Several of those who were abducted after they were killed, or killed in captivity, were also returned. We continue to stand with t…
Two years ago, we gathered at the Rockland County courthouse, thousands strong, united in grief, shock, anger, and solidarity.
We pledged to pray, stand, advocate and act. And so we did.
Rockland, you came together over the last twenty four months, in your hundreds and your thousands, and …
