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The many reasons I’ll still celebrate Thanksgiving this year

Israel and Hamas remain locked in a destructive, deadly war in the wake of Hamas’ Oct. 7 terrorist attack on Israel, which resulted in 1,400 people, mostly civilians, being killed. The death … more

Larry Kessler | 11/6/23

Deep sorrow for what’s happening now

When I first heard the news on Saturday about the devastating terror attack unleashed on Israel, I was appalled but not completely surprised. That’s because, in my 71 years, the deep-seated and never-ending hatred between the Arab world, including the Palestinians, and Jews has been going on for thousands of years – and almost non-stop since the modern-day nation of Israel was founded 75 years ago, just three years after the end of World War II and the end of the Nazis’ Holocaust. more

Larry Kessler | 10/10/23

Wishing for a calmer, more just year in 5784

“On Rosh Hashanah their decree is inscribed, and on Yom Kippur it is sealed. How many will pass away and how many will be created; who will live and who will die; who will come to his timely … more

Larry Kessler | 10/5/23

The pandemic in the rearview mirror

I did something this summer that I hadn’t done in four years: I took an honest-to-goodness vacation out of town. In fact, my wife , Lynne, and I not only left the state and region, but we … more

Larry Kessler | 9/1/23

Charlotte Sheer took this selfie in front of one of the 18 collages made from some of the 11 million stamps collected as part of the Holocaust Stamps Project that’s part of the exhibit at the American Philatelic Center called “A Philatelic Memorial of the Holocaust.” “L’Chaim – To Life!” celebrates Holocaust survivors Sam and Goldie Weinreb.

An exhibit every American should see

The June opening of “A Philatelic Memorial of the Holocaust” at the American Philatelic Center, featuring the Holocaust Stamps Project’s 11 million stamps and 18 collages … more

Larry Kessler | 8/4/23

Survivors and their caregivers walk the track during the opening lap of the Relay For Life of Greater Attleboro.

Hope has powered this cancer society fundraiser for 25 years

I’ve been a part of the Relay For Life of Greater Attleboro, a team fundraiser for the American Cancer Society, since 2000, its second year. I was a member of a team and the organizing … more

Larry Kessler | 7/7/23

The writer with his daughter and wife at graduation.

Despite COVID-19, my new graduate emerged from college as a champion

The path to my younger daughter Alana’s college graduation started 21 years ago, when she was adopted in China two days before her first birthday, and ended in an unusual 21-minute ceremony on … more

Larry Kessler | 6/1/23

This column was written by an actual human being

While at first glance, artificial intelligence, friends and pets don’t appear to have anything in common, these topics form the basis for this month’s missive. Artificial intelligence, … more

Larry Kessler | 5/4/23

The writer at a 1956 family seder when he was 3 years old.

Remembrance of precious Passovers past

The picture that accompanies this column goes to the heart of what Passover means to me as the years fly by: a chance to reconnect with my youth, especially during the two seders. Over the years, … more

Larry Kessler | 4/2/23

Isaac “Ike” Kessler and his wife, Sylvia, in the 1990s, a few years before their 50th wedding anniversary.

My dad: Long gone, but never forgotten

I marked the 20th anniversary of my father’s death this month by observing his yahrzeit on the ninth of Adar, and my memories of him remain vivid. Over the years, there have been many times … more

Larry Kessler | 3/3/23