Letters
We’ve Lost Our Way
This letter is most likely being read following the conclusion of a fraught and tense election cycle for the majority of Americans.
Following four years of intense political fighting, to which this country should no doubt be accustomed, there was something
Ad Has No Place in Paper
The full-page ad in this past week’s Link paid for by the Teaneck Republican Municipal Committee was disturbing and offensive. Given that the aforementioned organization is not officially Jewish, the message of the ad and specific phrases are particularly concerning.
The ad starts off with the header
Why Pallotta Is the Wrong Choice
I am quite puzzled by the seemingly strong support that Frank Pallotta, the GOP challenger to Congressman Josh Gottheimer for New Jersey’s 5th Congressional district, has received in the Orthodox community. Our community is dedicated to very definite and identifiable values which are informed by our belief in Torah and we live
Re-Elect Josh Gottheimer
Around the world, bigotry, anti-Semitism and hate crimes are on the rise. Just last year, we witnessed two tragic attacks close to home. On Election Day, it is critical that we elect leaders who will actively push back against hate of all kinds—candidates like Josh Gottheimer. Since being elected to Congress in 2016, Josh Gottheimer has
Where’s Waldo?
This is a couple weeks late, but my family and I just wanted to give you props for having the absolute nerve to make a Jewish “Where’s Waldo”-themed crossword puzzle, that appeared in the paper a couple weeks ago. That’s just so niche a subject for a specifically Jewish crossword puzzle, it was equally hilarious
Err on the Side of COVID-19 Caution
Since when is “above and beyond” a bad thing? I volunteer as Passaic County chair of a defense department activity, Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve. ESGR gives an “Above and Beyond” award to employers who have been especially helpful to their citizen soldiers.
New Jersey’s Tom Kean Is Running for Congress in NJ-7
There is something almost supernatural about election season. It is an exciting and electrifying time. Just look at the astounding TV viewership of the Amy Coney Barrett judiciary hearings to catch a glimpse of democracy in action and the spellbinding nature of the American way. Fox News dominated the cable news
Please Help Re-Elect Congressman Josh Gottheimer
In times of challenge, leaders show who they really are. The results speak for themselves: Josh Gottheimer is the leader North Jersey needs.
Since taking office nearly four years ago, Gottheimer has fought tirelessly on the issues that matter. As one of the most pro-Israel members of Congress, he has led
‘First Among Nations’ by Ira Mosen, Is an Outstanding Novel
Thank you for publishing the article, “Debut Novel by American Oleh Ira Mosen Explores Struggle and Perseverance in the Holy Land,” (October 1, 2020) by Pearl Markovitz, about the recently published work, “First Among Nations.”
As described in your
An Attitude of Gratitude
After reading the advertisement on page 16 of your last issue (October 1, 2020), we realized that not only did we disagree with the content but that we have a tremendous amount of hakarat hatov (gratitude) to our rabbinic leaders, our heads of school and our communal lay leadership. They are making decisions for us and
Necessary Funding for School-Linked Youth and Mental Health Services in Budget
During this time of upheaval and loss for so many families, we must provide our children with the resources to contend with the pain present in their own lives.
Youth-linked services are crucial to building strong and empathetic communities, by guiding
An Explanation Would Help
As Jews, we have a culture that is centered around open debate. The Gemara. Avraham and Moshe debating God Himself. The old saw of two Jews, three opinions.
Nevertheless, there are some things that should not be debated at the communal level. As a community, I
