By David Cohen
A continuing theme in our community is the question of why so many around the globe seem so certain that what is happening in Gaza can be blamed squarely and solely on Israel – and by extension – the global Jewish community. Of course, the corollary to that question is …
By David Cohen
The Saturday before New Year’s, our community experienced another unprecedented reaction to the ongoing war in Gaza. After a protest from local activists, thousands of Palestinian flags were placed along Front Street near the Susquehanna River, at other public areas, and …
By David Cohen
Over the past few years, a strained conversation has been taking place in the Jewish community around what it means to stand up for the Jewish community and how we determine who is “against” the Jewish community. This has always been an important issue for our community…
By David Cohen
It is challenging to know what to make of the conversations surrounding the Jewish community these days, both in terms of our very safety and what we hear about Israel in the news. Recently, it was painful for many of us to watch as presidents of elite universities failed m…
By David Cohen
This is the season of giving thanks and the season of finding light in the darkness of winter. We are of course thankful that many of the hostages taken on October 7th are headed home – but we cannot forget those lost and those still in captivity. We are thankful for ou…
