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There has been a lot of talk recently about dog whistles in politics, and it is something we have seen for many years. So, what is a political dog whistle? It’s a tool used by politicians who want to say … Read More
I recently had the honor to join in unity with fellow Chabad rabbis at the International Conference of Chabad emissaries. The annual conference was especially meaningful for us, as many of the family of shluchim have deep ties to Pittsburgh. … Read More
Let’s take through our crystal ball, or perhaps virtual reality glasses, which ideally provide a glimpse into 2019. What might we see? How will our plans and goals unfold in the year to come? How will we impact individual lives? … Read More
If you’re a news junkie – and who isn’t these days – then you know that one of the biggest questions surrounding the probes into President Donald Trump’s 2016 campaign is whether a sitting president can be indicted. Apparently, the … Read More
Three years ago, Professor Natalie Polzer was on the third floor of the University of Louisville’s Ekstrom Library when, out of curiosity, she decided to peek at the vacant room that used to be the campus writing center. “The door … Read More
The Society of Jewish Ethics (SJE), which will convene its 2019 Annual Meeting in Louisville from Jan. 3 to 6, will touch on a host of topics, including environmental ethics, and death and violence. There will be eight sessions this … Read More
“G-d said, ‘Let there be light,’ and there was light.” – Genesis 1:3 The creation of light figures prominently in our tradition. Just think of these examples: The burning bush, the directive found in Exodus to create the seven-branched menorah, … Read More
When Dr. Muhammad Babar was asked to join a delegation of 12 American-Muslim leaders on an AJC-sponsored trip to Israel this past November, he felt conflicted. “It was not easy for me to agree to take this trip,” the Louisville … Read More
Louisville native Deborah Frockt has been named the next chief executive officer of the Jewish Family & Career Services. She succeeds Judy Freundlich Tiell, who will retire on Dec. 31. Frockt will officially start on Feb. 1. “She is a … Read More
Republican Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky is blocking U.S. military aid to Israel. Paul, who has previously called to cut defense assistance to Israel, recently put a hold on the U.S.-Israel Security Assistance Authorization Act of 2018, which codifies into … Read More