Plaudits to the University of Denver
IJN Editorial StaffOct 04, 2012
As this is being written (Wednesday afternoon), there remains an element of suspense about President Barack Obama’s debate against challenger Mitt Romney at the...
Think pink in October
IJN Editorial StaffOct 04, 2012
October is known for its colors: the gorgeous reds, oranges and yellows of fall leaves. The orange pumpkins and green and brown gourds. Then there’s pink, the color of...
It’s deeper than hate; it’s the unself-reflective mind
IJN Editorial StaffOct 04, 2012
President Obama: “The future must not belong to those who slander the Prophet of Islam. Yet to be credible, those who condemn that slander must also condemn the hate...
Rethinking Sukkot, and ourselves
IJN Editorial StaffSep 27, 2012
Jewish Women International has published “Rethinking Sukkot,” a meditation on healthy relationships just in time for the holiday. Utilizing Jewish texts, the guide...
Irving Hook, 1924-2012
IJN Editorial StaffSep 27, 2012
The Denver Jewish community lost one of its most distinguished denizens when Irving Hook died this week. He was a sterling representative of the Jewish people in all of...
US policy in the Arab world in a shambles
IJN Editorial StaffSep 27, 2012
It makes no difference whether the riots against American embassies in the Arab and Islamic world are a response to the 14-minute anti-Islam movie trailer. If the movie...
Yizkor and Yom Kippur
IJN Editorial StaffSep 20, 2012
The power of Yizkor should not be underestimated. The memorial service is the highlight of the day in many synagogues, and is the draw for many who do not attend...
Is a red line a wise line?
IJN Editorial StaffSep 20, 2012
We’ll give Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu the benefit of the doubt on the “red line” issue, assuming that his insistence on a US deadline for military...
Dissent: The missing ingredient in Arab ‘democracy’
IJN Editorial StaffSep 20, 2012
The killings of US Ambassador Chris Stevens and three other Americans during the assault on the American compound in Benghazi, Libya, last week is still under...
Prayers for 5773 from the IJN staff
IJN Editorial StaffSep 13, 2012
MY prayer for the New Year 5773 is simple. Peace. Peace between nations. Peace of mind for individuals. Shalom in all senses of the word. Larry Hankin, Associate Editor