I strive to bring messages that are positive or uplifting to this newsletter. I can’t always paint a rosy picture. But I can resort to the ancient Jewish saying ‘Af Al Pi Chen’ - ‘Even in spite of this’. This week’s message demands that we raise our heads in defiance and stare ba…
Allie’s Bakery
Celia Moscoso, who owns Allie’s Bakery with her husband, Rosalio, said that having a hostage poster on her window felt like a natural thing to do. “I think it is important to hang these signs because we can’t forget these people. They were kidnapped and all human life…
A few weeks ago, as it was raining, I went to a neighbor’s small minyan in their home on Shabbat. I was delighted to see that among those attending was Hillel Neuer. I’d been on conference panels with Hillel in the past, and we’d done some work with University students. We’d exchange…
Gio's Bar & Grill
Gio’s Bar & Grill, in New City is hosting a fundraising event on February 4, 3 to 7 pm, to benefit Israel. Gilberto Gonzalez, a co-owner of Gio’s said, “I believe Israel needs help and we want to help. We are happy that Sherri Caivano asked us to have the event here …
Like many of you, I watched intently this morning as the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague announced its decisions on a preliminary injunction in South Africa’s heinous ‘Genocide’ case against Israel. I was struck by several things that happened and one that did not.
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