This in not a letter to the editor. I just wanted to express to the writer of this article, Alexandra Perloe, that she did a wonderful job at presenting all sides to this potentially devisive and incindiery issue.Since I work myself in Jewish Education and outreach, I have seen many articles describing debates like this and almost always they are slanted to one side or the other. Her presentation was thorough, balanced and sensitive.

I am also impressed with the Brandeis students, both Orthodox and non-Orthodox for the way they conducted this Forum and the respect that they showed for one another, despite andy ideological differances they may have. I am particulary impressed with how much all the students stressed Jewish Unity and inclusion, while at the same time holding divergent viewpoints.

The larger Jewish Community across the Nation could learn a lot from these students.

Chanukah Sameach,
Rabbi Simcha Barnett