piece about what happens when legitimate disagreement crosses into antisemitism. That follow-up column was published online September 2 and will appear as the cover piece in the Bee’s Sunday print edition on September 6.

Please read and share.

Rabbi Emeritus Reuven Taff

Shalom,

My recent column, which appeared in the Sacramento Bee on August 21, addressed the suffering in Gaza and the charge that Israel is committing genocide. Sadly, it provoked hostile comments that went far beyond disagreement but included antisemitic tropes, hateful attacks and even Holocaust denial.

When columnist and editor Marcus Breton read my Facebook response to those invectives, he encouraged me to follow up with a second

Shalom,

When Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel recently told Jewish Democrats that we have a “moral imperative” to put the needs of the world above even our own survival, I felt compelled to respond.

Please see my response to her outrageous claim in The Times of Israel and share with me your thoughts, rabbitaff@mosaiclaw.org.

Shalom,

On August 30, we were privileged to be joined by our former Rabbi, Yossie Goldman, and his wife, Judy, in our occasional series, The Jewish State of Mind. This truly remarkable couple shared stories of their family, their incredible careers, and their life in Israel. We are truly blessed to have them as part of the Mosaic Law Congregation family and were so pleased to hear their words as we welcome the new Jewish year, 5787. Please take a few moments to view this heartwarming program.

Wishing Shana Tovah Tikateivu to you and yours. Our prayers for a happy, healthy, and sweet new year.

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