May 6, 2009 / Columns

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Want a two-state solution? How about this?

REHOVOT, ISRAEL—Alex Gottleib rushed to Haifa in order to catch a boat that would take him to Paphos, Cyprus for his wedding. More...

In a changing world, the awe of motherhood remains

SALLY'S WORLD
SALLY FRIEDMAN

It's after midnight, and the phone rings. "Hi mom," says our middle daughter Amy, sounding perfectly fine. She is calling, she reports, on her cell phone on her way home from her office. Yes, after midnight. More...

Exalted, maligned, but never ignored: Jewish mothers

Jewish Mothers: Has any group been so exalted, so maligned, so influential and so ridiculed? If families are the foundation of Jewish continuity, mothers are the cornerstones. This month we look at Jewish mothers in fiction. More...

What a difference a year makes at Jewish Family Service

FAMILY TALK
JENNIFER WEISS Executive Director Jewish Family & Children's Service

I never envisioned how a downturn in the economy would put so many families at risk and cause such hardship. JFCS responded by consolidating and minimizing expenses to directly meet basic human needs. More...

Two views: Obama's first 100 days

Republicans see some cause for concern
MATT BROOKS

WASHINGTON (JTA)—As Americans examine the first 100 days of the Obama administration, it is important to make a candid assessment of the president's actions so far. More...

'So far, so good,' say Democrats

MARC R. STANLEY

DALLAS — During his first 100 days in office, the U.S. Jewish community has already taken great pleasure with the performance of President Barack Obama. More...

ME & PHOEBE SNOWDEN

It's 'au revoir & not goodbye'
HARRIET KESSLER Voice Staff

For the past month, ever since David Portnoe's beautiful story about my now official retirement appeared in the Voice, the community has reached out to me with congratulatory emails, phone calls and even handwritten notes. More...

Live Internet event for Israel connects Jews worldwide

STEVEN LUBETKIN

Last week, Jews and other supporters of the Jewish state came together over the Internet for the second annual worldwide singing of "Hatikva." The event was scheduled for the evening of Apr. 29, in celebration of Israel's 61st birthday. More...

Honoring astonishing women philanthropists in our community

MONEY MATTERS
JEFF KLEIN Executive Director Jewish Community Foundation

On May 20, our Jewish Community Foundation will honor six astonishing women for their involvement in philanthropy in our community. More...