After an exceptionally long, drawn out, brutal and divisive election cycle, I am sadly reminded that throughout history there have been numerous examples in which the Jewish people have become so disconnected and so disrespectful toward one another that it led to division and even bloody conflict.
Voices
Bylined opinion and news columns published by United Hebrew Congregation Terre Haute.
What are your gifts?
This is the season of gift-giving. Hanukkah will be upon us before we know it. And, if you have Christian relatives, Christmas gifts might be exchanged as well. Material gifts, however, are primarily temporary. Toys get outgrown or broken and clothing wears out. Even larger gifts, such as electronics, break and must be recycled.
Awake and Sing! is a worthy production, if not quite kashrut
“Did you notice the faux pas?” my mom asked as we compared notes after opening night of Clifford Odets’ Awake and Sing!, directed by Arthur Feinsod at the New Theater on the Indiana State University campus.
“Who eats pastrami sandwiches with milk?” I replied.
Three ladies of the month, for November 2016
The three ladies we are remembering this month: Lillian Adelman, Millie Felstein and Pat Hoffman. Lillian was a member of United Hebrew Congregation and taught school for many years with Vigo County Schools. Millie graduated from Wiley High School, was a member of United Hebrew Congregation and was co-founder of Clothes Closet. Pat was active in many activities at the Temple.