Op-Eds

For nervous electorate, a vote of confidence

America has lost confidence in its leadership. In fact, this election is coming down to that very question: Which candidate will inspire confidence at home and abroad so that Americans will believe that the economy truly can be turned around?Read More

Learning to love Obama after Clinton’s defeat

I am one of those 18 million cracks in the glass ceiling. I was a Hillary supporter. I did not support Sen. Clinton because she was a woman but because I liked her policies and record. Now I am firmly in the Obama/Biden camp. I have been both pushed and pulled in that direction. I am there as an American, a woman, and a Jew.Read More

Foreign policy smarts make McCain the pick

In having to choose between the two presidential candidates, I find myself looking closely at their statements, record of accomplishments, the people who advise them now, and those they were influenced by in the past. I do this with our future foremost in mind, and what we could expect their policies would mean to Israel going forward.Read More

Partners in times of need

During these difficult economic times, members of our community may be experiencing extreme financial turmoil and emotional distress. In the past few days, our new Kesher, UJC and Synagogues Connecting brochure was delivered to synagogues throughout MetroWest. The brochure is also in today’s paper. It includes a list of resources for helping people in crisis and more. Read More