To the editor: In his folk song, "Blowin' in the Wind," Bob Dylan asks, "How many times must the cannon balls fly, before they're forever banned? How many ears must one man have before he can hear people cry? Yes, and how many deaths will it take 'til he knows that too many people have died?" Are we going to be asking these questions until the end of time, or are we able … [Read more...] about LTE: Are we able to give peace a chance in the Middle East?
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Reflections from the JCCA Solidarity Trip to Israel
Marty Schneer I recently returned from the Solidarity Trip to Israel with JCCA (JCC Association) and as I sat on the return flight reflecting on our trip, I was overcome with mixed emotions — a combination of sadness, fear, and anger, but mostly pride and hope. How did we get here? How did we reach the point where I felt compelled to travel to an active war zone to bear … [Read more...] about Reflections from the JCCA Solidarity Trip to Israel
LTE: The ICJ’s ruling on Gaza and its implications for the US
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague, Netherlands issued provisional measures on Jan. 26, 2024 on the case brought before the court by South Africa accusing Israel of genocide. Genocide is defined in Article II of the UN Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of Genocide as "acts committed with intent to destroy, in whole or in part, a national, ethnical, … [Read more...] about LTE: The ICJ’s ruling on Gaza and its implications for the US
Jewish Journal editor and publisher Steven Rosenberg returns from Israel to discuss war with Hamas on Feb. 8
Steven A. Rosenberg, editor and publisher of The Jewish Journal, is the first journalist from New England to report from Israel since the beginning of the war with Hamas. He will share his reflections and experiences from the frontlines in Israel on Feb. 8 at 7:30 p.m. at a community briefing at Congregation Shirat Hayam, 55 Atlantic Ave., Swampscott. Doors open at 7 … [Read more...] about Jewish Journal editor and publisher Steven Rosenberg returns from Israel to discuss war with Hamas on Feb. 8
Massachusetts GOP should strongly condemn Hamas
Maria Pia Perez The days are filled with fall leaves turning color and pumpkin spice lattes. Question: What could ruin the good spirits of this season? Answer: An unprovoked, barbaric attack, rape, torture, and kidnapping against Israeli men, women, and children, according to Israeli officials. Even worse is the complicity of our “best” academic institutions and members of … [Read more...] about Massachusetts GOP should strongly condemn Hamas