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Days after the fragile Egypt-brokered ceasefire that ended the Israeli-Gaza war went into effect, the New York Times on its front page published individual photographs of the more than 60 children … more

Letters to the editor | 7/1/21

RICI Rally

Thanks to Rabbi Dolinger for stepping up as a keynote speaker at the widely attended pro-Israel community rally held on June 6, organized by the RI Coalition for Israel (RICI). This is a difficult … more

Letters to the editor | 7/1/21

Rosenberg strikes a chord

Rabbi James Rosenberg's June column, “We are awesome too,” struck a heavenly chord. Psalm 19 is also concerned with astronomy: The heavens recite the glory of God, and the sky tells of … more

Letters to the editor | 7/1/21

Baseless arguments but same conclusion

In the June [2021] edition of Jewish Rhode Island, Moses Twersky published an op-ed “Israel has nothing to apologize for.” I find his arguments baseless and unconscionable, but I am … more

Letters to the editor | 7/1/21

Stand up and be proud

As a member of the RI Jewish community, like others, I have been very concerned over the recent Israeli/Gaza conflict.I have followed the daily news coverage online, on TV broadcasts, on radio and in … more

Letters to the editor | 6/3/21

M. Charles Bakst sent us this photo of Dr. Cooperstein, left, with Lester Bakst.

A remarkable doctor

Mel Yoken’s excellent and interesting interview with Nancy Cooperstein Charney [April 2021] brought back luminous feelings about on of my favorite people. When I was a senior at Durfee High … more

Letters to the editor | 5/9/21

Difference of opinion

Unlike tenured college professors, countries and peoples may be eliminated. The Boycott Divestment, Sanctions movement is about weakening and eliminating Israel. It is not about Palestinian rights. … more

Letters to the editor | 4/9/21

New market stirs memories

On Oct. 31, 1983, my dad, Sumner "Sonny " Gold, closed the door on Sugarman’s Kosher Meat Market for the last time. His lease was up and due to a shifting Kosher market, he decided that it was … more

Letters to the editor | 3/4/21

Everything about little Rhody

In Israel, there are numerous Facebook groups that I use to get information quickly. I was once in the shuk (marketplace) and looking for a very specific product. I posted on a Facebook group and in … more

Letters to the editor | 2/5/21

Heartfelt thanks

The family of M. David Seidman would like to acknowledge many friends and family for reaching out during this difficult time.The greatest comfort during our sorrow is the expressions of sympathy, … more

Letters to the editor | 1/7/21