Origins Of Worldly Reparation
Tikkun Olam is the hallmark of Jewish social action. Generally translated as “repairing the world,” it is often cited as the reason for engagement...
Having A Senior Moment
You may find yourself asking these questions: Why did I go into the kitchen? Where did I leave my keys? Did I schedule that...
On The Mark With Marc
As your article demonstrates (“On The Marc,” June 14), Marc Terrill is an exceptional person and leader. I wanted to add that his leadership...
Tribal Judaism vs. Covenantal
“Street Torah.”
Rabbi Sidney Schwarz taught my Beth Israel Congregation and Judaic Academy teens a different way of experiencing Judaism.
The lesson occurred when I took...
The EU Bows To Hezbollah
The European Union, comprised of 27 member countries, further diminished its own credibility as an international influence, when it failed last week to approve...
Synthesizing Happiness
Dr. Daniel Gilbert, an eminent professor of psychology at Harvard University, describes a fascinating study demonstrating that one year after individuals either win the...
Why Not?
What a Maryland congressman told the Baltimore Jewish Times (“Faith In Health Care Reforms,” May 24) about all the health-care options that will be...
Obstacle Course
I enjoyed your story, “Obstacle Course” (May 31), which is the current international adoption system. It focused on a Jewish couple who adopted a...
Responsibility Of The Religious
I enjoyed reading your article “Empty Chairs” (June 7). It was thoughtful, balanced and informative. My concern is where you editorialized without flagging your...
What A Day!
As a Zionist, I am a natural dreamer. Early Zionists dreamt of a homeland for the Jewish people, who were spread out all over...
