Opinion | In defense of edgy literature
By Andrew Butler
In middle school, I was fascinated by the list of America’s most banned books, noting that many of them were standards that...
Parshat Terumah: Making room for God
By Rabbi Evan J. Krame
I make room for God in the dining room. No, I didn’t buy an extra seat for the table. The...
Opinion | A lesson from my father, an investment in Israel’s future
By Bill Fox
When my father came running into the house on November 29, 1947, his booming auctioneer’s voice thundering yet emotional, I knew something...
Opinion | A simple, lifesaving device
By Mary Begleiter
I would like to share a personal story of a lifesaving situation, thanks to a device that everyone should know about and...
Opinion | Putin won the war for Ukraine before it began
By Ronen Itsik
In the field of international relations, the term “zero-sum game” is a familiar one. It’s a term from a world seemingly long...
Opinion | You can’t just swap out ‘Maus’ for another Holocaust book
By Jennifer Caplan
Like many people, I encountered “Maus” as a middle schooler. But unlike many people, I can say that it set me on...
Letters to the editor: Feb. 4
Saddened by Colleyville
Regarding “After Colleyville, community renews focus on security,” (Jan. 28): It is truly sad for me when I hear we need to...
Challenges of financial management
An increasing number of people within our community are struggling to manage their financial affairs. The causes for the problem are numerous. But the...
Congress must act on nonprofit security funding
We’ve learned from too many tragic experiences that Jewish houses of worship, among other holy gathering places in this country, are increasingly targets for...
Parshat Mishpatim: Magic in the Torah
By Eitan Black
The Harry Potter books and the Torah both deal with magic. In Harry Potter, all witches and wizards are allowed to use...