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February 20, 2004/Shevat 28 5764, Vol. 56, No. 22
Letters to the EditorFebruary 20, 2004
Why a stereotypical 'Men's Night Out'?Editor:In light of the stereotypical choice of a sports analyst as the main speaker for the Jewish Federation of Greater Phoenix's first men's night out, I hope that someday Jewish men will have a community that represents our true gentle and caring sides. ("Federation hosts first Men's Night Out," Jewish News, Feb. 13) For hundreds of years, Jewish women have organized wonderful tzedakah and social groups, such as Hadassah; yet, I struggle to find an equivalent group for myself where I can find friendship without being unnecessarily tough. Men in our society have higher rates of homelessness and suicide than women. Who knows what the world would be like if men could follow the positive models presented by Jewish women where the word "loser" simply does not exist? Barry Zorman Scottsdale Not following Abraham's exampleEditor:Your recent editorial stated, "Messianic congregations welcome newcomers unconditionally. ... Too few synagogues can make similar claims." ("Jewish inoculation," Jewish News, Feb. 13) Several years ago, your newspaper announced a class. I called the synagogue and was told by the rabbi that I could not take the class because I was not a member. Our holy books say that Abraham opened his tent on all sides to welcome the stranger. Even at the Ina Levine Jewish Community Campus, the only greeting is the security guard's. My father was president of our congregation in Philadelphia for 25 years. I never knew him to refuse anyone admittance, even during the High Holy Days. Annette Segal Prioste Scottsdale
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