Nora’s Will review, April 2011 Film Review By Michael Fox, Special To The Dayton Jewish Observer Scene from Nora’s Will The desire to reconcile with dead loved ones — to say what was never said and to understand what was never explained — is powerful and universal. Yet 60-something José

Children of the Bible Series Jewish Family Identity Forum By Candace R. Kwiatek, The Dayton Jewish Observer I recently read the acclaimed biography The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates by Wes Moore. Like two photo albums set side by side, it alternately traces the lives of two African-American

Interview with Al Rosen, April 2011 By Michael Fox, Special To The Dayton Jewish Observer Al Rosen in Jews and Baseball: An American Love Story On his way to becoming a perennial All-Star in the mid-1950s, Indians clean-up hitter Al Rosen received more than his share of barbs from opposing

Religion, April 2011 By Rabbi Haviva Horvitz, Temple Beth Sholom, Middletown   The Passover Seder is more than simply an excuse to bring the family together for a nice meal. It is intended to be an educational experience as well. That is one reason for the special book with step

Federation archives collection at Wright State, April 2011 By Marshall Weiss, The Dayton Jewish Observer Professional Archivist Pamela Schwartz, who has organized the Federation’s archival collection over the past three years, shown with Wright State University Public History graduate student Jerermy Katz, who is helping to process the collection. On

Retirement of Helen Thomas award brings wave of hate to SPJ national president, Jan. 31, 2011 By Marshall Weiss, The Dayton Jewish Observer Hagit Limor, an investigative reporter for Cincinnati’s WCPO-TV, says she knew she’d learn a lot during her year as national president of the Society of Professional Journalists.

Purim recipes, March 2011 By Eileen Goltz, Special To The Dayton Jewish Observer It doesn’t matter if you fashion your favorite dough into Purim villain Haman’s hat, pockets, or ears; these recipes will ensure that your Purim is festive, fun and delicious. And here’s a general tip: To fold into

Ahead Of Her Time Review, March 2011 Film Review by Michael Fox, Special To The Observer   Ruth Gruber It was a volatile, uncertain and anxious world in which Ruth Gruber came of age in the late 1920s and early ‘30s. But it was also surprisingly open to exploration for a

Ajami review, March 2011   A scene from Ajami Film Review by Michael Fox, Special To The Dayton Jewish Observer Even by the high standards set by Israeli films in the last few years, Ajami is a knockout. A crackling urban drama shot with unblinking realism and steeped in astringent

Religion, March 2011 By Rabbi Samuel B. Press, Rabbi Emeritus, Beth Abraham Synagogue    As we approach the observance and celebration of Purim, I choose to share selected thoughts on the holiday, ideas which may serve as a catalyst for our own reflections. Rabbi Samuel B. Press The lodestone which