#Letters to the Editor — Dec. 23, 2021

#Letters to the Editor — Dec. 23, 2021

“#Letters to the Editor — Dec. 23, 2021” The Issue: An NYPD lieutenant who received a risqué dance from a rookie officer at a holiday party. I’m not sure how most people feel, but if police officers want to let off a little steam in a fun way, it’s fine with me (“In the line…

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#NJ rabbi designs concealed-carry coat for Shabbat

#NJ rabbi designs concealed-carry coat for Shabbat

“#NJ rabbi designs concealed-carry coat for Shabbat” This rabbi is really proud of his new “piece” of clothing. Rabbi Raziel Cohen of Morris County, NJ, has designed a $550 kapota — the long jacket donned by married Hasidic men on Shabbat and holidays — meant to comfortably conceal a gun. After he got married about…

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#State Department officials demand firing of ‘antisemitic’ colleague

#State Department officials demand firing of ‘antisemitic’ colleague

“#State Department officials demand firing of ‘antisemitic’ colleague” Dozens of State Department employees have called upon Secretary of State Antony Blinken to dismiss one of their colleagues who they describe as “openly antisemitic”. The letter from more than 70 officials, which was first reported by Foreign Policy magazine Tuesday, says the continued employment of foreign…

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#Letters to the Editor — July 22, 2021

#Letters to the Editor — July 22, 2021

“#Letters to the Editor — July 22, 2021” The Issue: Ben & Jerry’s decision to stop selling ice cream in what it calls “Occupied Palestinian Territory.” Morton Williams Supermarket announced it will no longer feature Ben and Jerry’s ice cream (“Ben & Jerry’s Mideast move sparks cold war,” July 20). This commendable decision was made…

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#Letters to the Editor — July 19, 2021

#Letters to the Editor — July 19, 2021

“#Letters to the Editor — July 19, 2021” The Issue: Democratic mayoral candidate Eric Adams’ meeting with Gov. Cuomo. How can Eric Adams stand at King Andrew Cuomo’s side and listen to his highness blame the mayor for the shootings and crime in the city (“Don’t give up on NYC,” July 15)? I’m no fan…

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