On My Mind
These reflections were originally prepared for The Global Forum to Confront Anti-Semitism, held in Jerusalem in February.
On the first Thursday evening in March, there was great celebration in Gaza.
A visit to Washington and the White House during Chanukah gave our family a profound, teachable moment about being American and Jewish today.
Attention now focused on what practical steps might be taken to ensure the continuity of the Jewish people.
David Sherman JUF 2007 Campaign Chairman Maimonides famously explained that the degrees of tzedakah can be likened to the rungs of a ladder. On the highest rung, he placed the idea of
David Hirsh The campaign to exclude Israelis from the cultural and economic life of the planet will probably not have much of an effect on Israelis. There will be no actual
We Jews are often referred to as “the People of the Book.” It is a book we have treasured, and have been honored to share with the world.
For more than a century, whenever the Jewish people have confronted an historic challenge, our Chicago Jewish community has responded with vigor. Our mission—mindful of the dictum of our ancient tradition, to “choose life”—always has been to save lives and to enhance the quality of life.
