Our Orthodox communities got COVID-19 early. We led a study to turn tragedy into...
By Avi Rosenberg, Jonathan Silverberg, Jason Zimmerman and Israel Zyskind
In May, as America reeled from the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, thousands of...
As we return to ‘normal,’ here’s how we can ensure those with disabilities aren’t...
By Michelle Steinhart
Masks, quarantine, self-isolation, social distancing — these have become part of our everyday life. So has loneliness, misunderstanding, frustration and irritation. While...
Why Leviticus can bring us closer
By Rabbi Lia Bass
Special to WJW
This week’s Torah portion is Vayikra, Leviticus 1:1 - 5:26.
I love the Book of Leviticus. It contains many important...
A step toward religious freedom in Israel
Last week, Israel’s Supreme Court ruled 8-1 that non-Orthodox conversions must be recognized for purposes of citizenship under Israel’s Law of Return. The decision...
The International Criminal Court
No one favors genocide, war crimes, crimes against humanity or wanton aggression. Despite that near-universal revulsion, few want the International Criminal Court to investigate...
Letters | March 10, 2021
Vindman’s moral compass
Regarding “Vindman: ‘There’ll be a more competent and capable Trump-like figure’” (March 4): Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman (ret.) is a heroic figure...
Better ways to respond to persons in mental distress
By Steven Sellers Lapham
Special to WJW
Mr. Zipskey trots erratically down the sidewalk in his underwear, swinging a butcher knife overhead, while the 1944 hit...
Will Biden’s moves bring the Saudis closer to Israel?
By Jonathan S. Tobin
President Joe Biden’s foreign-policy team has talked a lot about re-emphasizing diplomacy and re-engaging with allies after what they claim was...
A model for sacred reopening
By Rabbi Jill Levy
Special to WJW
This week’s Torah portion is Vayakhel-Pekudei, Exodus 35:1-40:38.
In 2017, Hurricane Harvey flooded 10 feet of water into the basement...
The international COVID laboratory
Israel has vaccinated a higher percentage of its citizens against the coronavirus than any other country. More than half of the adult population has...