January 17, 2025

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Letters

Let’s Help Our Neighbors

When someone tells you they are hurting, it is important to listen. That’s basic human empathy. And when someone gives you ways to show support

Anti-Semitism on SNL Is Not OK

Over the past year in particular we have had to deal with numerous issues that have brought opposing viewpoints to the forefront. However, this past

My Thoughts on Rush

You might have never known this, but Rush Limbaugh was my best friend at one point in time. The year was 2011. I had just

Thoughts on Family Estrangement

We have the greatest respect and reverence for Alan M. Singer, Ph.D.; we always read his articles with anticipation and curiosity. He is brilliant, caring

I Agree, But in the Meantime…

I fully agree with Michael Feldstein’s recent suggestion to de-individualize the Prayer for the Welfare of the American Government (“Prayer, Politics and the Pulpit” February

The Gedolim of Tomorrow

The death of a great leader is felt across an entire nation. The Jewish people have unfortunately become very familiar with this sentiment over the

Support the BLM Mural in Teaneck

The Teaneck Youth Initiative is a youth organization based in Teaneck. Composed of a diverse group of young individuals, the Teaneck Youth Initiative has devoted

Not Splitting Hairs

I am neither a rabbi nor a scholar. But I do get nervous when someone offers absolutes to heartfelt questions that warrant thoughtful consideration and

The Legacy of George Shultz

Thank you to Mitchell First for noting the passing of former Secretary of State George Shultz in last week’s Jewish Link (“Thoughts on the Passing

Don’t Weaponize the Get

In the letter to the editor by Noson Schechter titled “Revisiting the Divorced and Widowed” (February 11, 2021), his first argument takes issue with the

‘Mochers’ Has No Basis in Halacha

The official statement of the soon-to-be-published Mochers Magazine (“Mochers Magazine Celebrates the Jewish Men’s Lifestyle,” February 4, 2021) declares, “Our name represents who we are—bold,

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