Current Events Updates: On the first Monday of every month, I lead a discussion in the North Shore Towers restaurant. The central topic is Jews in the News. As many of the issues deserve great consideration, I wanted to present the issues we discussed on Monday, May 7. The following is an abridged version of
Read moreThe January Jews in the News discussion will include the following topics: -The outstanding Jewish-related news stories of 2018 -In the aftermath of Pittsburgh: Not making Anti-Semitism the sum total of our Judaism Our monthly breakfast and discussion takes place at North Shore Towers, Building #2 from 9:30-11am
Read moreJanuary 19 commemorates the third anniversary of the Women’s March. In an environment still often hostile and sexist toward women, the March has called attention to fundamental issues of concern to women and men. Unfortunately, many supporters of this noble cause are worried about the ignoble statements issued by national leaders...
Read moreFor the January Jews in the News discussion at the North Shore Towers, we examined some major news stories having impact on the Jewish community in 2018. Based on a collection of news articles, plus input from our current event discussion this morning, the following stories rate high: The tragic shootings at the Tree of
Read moreRabbi’s Note: The following is one of the letters Rabbi Klayman sent to the NY Senators and to Congressman Tom Suozzi: Dear Senator, I am writing to you with deep concern for the ongoing statements made by Representative Omar and what I perceive to be a somewhat tepid response from her colleagues (aside from
Read moreAs many of your know, I met recently(along with four colleagues) with Ireland’s Consul General Ciaran Madden, to discuss the pending measure in Ireland’s legislature to officially support BDS. Ireland’s governing administration is opposed to BDS, yet there is great support for BDS from opposition leaders. The New York...
Read moreOn behalf of our Jewish community, we stand in solidarity with the entire Muslim community; mourning yet another evil act of terrorism: This time against two mosques in New Zealand. An assault on a Mosque is an assault upon all of us. As people representing different faith communities, we need to stand united in fighting
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