Forward.com

Imagine Living on $21 Per WeekThis month, Jewish communities across the United States will come together and start a yearlong campaign to highlight and address the albatross of poverty that our society carries around its neck. With the holiday season now upon us, a time of year when Americans reflect on the blessings we are all given, I would like to challenge everyone to think beyond themselves — to think about what they can do to change our society for the better.…Read more

An Energy-conserving Light Unto the NationsHow many Jews does it take to change an energy-conserving light bulb?…Read more

Speaking Out on Darfur Cannot Wait for a More Convenient TimeIsrael’s northern cities and towns need massive reconstruction aid to repair the widespread damage caused by a month of indiscriminate Hezbollah rocket attacks. Without a doubt, Israel is, and should be, the main foreign-policy priority for American Jews. But we must seriously consider the cost of spending our time and resources solely on helping Israel.…Read more