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Where Was God? Is It Fair To Ask?

As the world struggles to understand the tragedy in Newtown, Conn., and the 27 lives lost (including 20 beautiful, little, precious children), it is impossible to resist asking a series of questions: How did this happen? Where was God? Was God punishing us for something? Are we somehow to blame for this loss? As Jews, […]

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‘No Such Thing As A Chanukah Bush’

We’re the only Jews in Pennypack Woods, Pa. We exchange gifts on Christmas with our neighbors and each other, but have never had decorations that look or smell like Christmas. Except once — when I’m 5. “Can we please, please have a Christmas tree, Mommy?” I sob. “I’m the only one in our whole neighborhood […]

Spiritual Mashup For The Holidays

Since at least the time of the ancient Greeks, people have celebrated changes of seasons with performances of festive music. In our own multi-faith culture, concerts that mark the beginning of winter typically feature a lot of Christmas carols, a few Chanukah songs, and a batch of tunes about snow. Now come Broadway stars Marc […]

Upset With BJ Rabbis

Paradise With Plenty To Do

With Swift Trial, Will Lieberman Be Back?

Rabbis Tone Deaf?

Broza’s December Light

Concern About Obama Choices

Hawk Or Dove On The Mideast, I Disagree With You

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