Opinion
Yitzhak Shamir, 1916-2012
IJN Editorial StaffJul 05, 2012
Opinions about the late prime minister of Israel, Yitzhak Shamir, were polar opposites. One thought he was the best, or one thought he was the worst. Either way,...
Fires bring out the best in the worst of times
IJN Editorial StaffJul 05, 2012
Theologians will probably differ on whether the fires that have ravaged Colorado during our scorching month of June — and in many cases, continue to ravage — are an...
Deep soul: Knuckleball in search of a period
Hillel GoldbergJul 05, 2012
I once told a friend. Not only did I like your book. I read it. Im making an exception. I just heard of Wherever I Wind Up a few days […]
All that butter!
Tehilla R. GoldbergJul 05, 2012
Every once in a while on long winter nights, I re-watch some old, favorite, black and white movies. One of them is a charming film, The Shop Around The Corner....
Time and permission to talk
Amy LedermanJul 05, 2012
I ARRIVED in Tucson on July 4, 1976, erev Bi-Centennial for those of us who are prone to turning a national holiday into a Jewish one. It was hotter than […]
Nora Ephron, RIP
Rocky Mountain JewJun 29, 2012
It’s become a rare talent that can create a heartwarming, funny, insightful yet realistic romantic comedy. Nora Ephron was one of those talents. And it...
Not your regular dogs
Rocky Mountain JewJun 28, 2012
Just in time for Independence Day celebrations, we came across a tasty article the other day from The Forward, all about kosher hot dogs. These go way beyond the classic...
Sparks of wisdom
Hillel GoldbergJun 28, 2012
Appearance: One Saturday night, as Rabbi Joseph Jozel was making Havdalah, shots were being fired in his yard. But his hand did not tremble, and not a drop spilled from...
Colorado is burning
Tehilla R. GoldbergJun 28, 2012
If I do say so myself, I am a proud Colorado show off. One of the things I gloat about is our beautiful four seasons how the winters are, […]
Send homesickness packing this summer
Sharon Duke EstroffJun 28, 2012
ITS a situation as sticky as a freshly roasted marshmallow. Your child, whos been looking forward to attending overnight camp since you signed her up this fall,...
