By Rabbi Rachel Esserman
Years ago, I developed my own definition of happiness. The reason behind defining the term was that, at that time, many people were talking about their search for happiness, as if happiness were some object they could find if they only looked hard enough. For me, ha…
By Shelley Hubal
One-hundred-ninety-eight days. If, God forbid, the hostages are not freed by the first night of Passover, it will mark 198 days since their torture and captivity began. The hostages include young men and women with their whole lives in front of them, a baby, innocent childr…
By Bill Simons
It is a wonderful photo, capturing the exuberance and promise of young women. Their evident confidence announces a readiness to embark on life’s adventures. Possessed of expressive brown eyes and a Mona Lisa smile, Jannat, situated in the forefront, aspires to teach media…
By Rabbi Rachel Esserman
“Whether it’s a conservative pundit saying retirement “is a stupid idea” or GOP presidential candidate Donald Trump talking about cutting Medicare and Social Security, one thing is clear: Republicans rightly recognize that all us Americans would be better of…
By Rabbi Rachel Esserman
I’m feeling totally uninspired and wondering why since I usually have more ideas for this column than I can write. Maybe it’s the cough that has taken up residence in my throat and doesn’t want to leave. Perhaps it’s political overload: even the most outrage…
