For Jewish Mormons, hybrid identity seen as no contradiction
Phyllis Miller’s experience growing up in Southern California wasn’t much different from that of many American Jews.
Phyllis Miller’s experience growing up in Southern California wasn’t much different from that of many American Jews.
Rob Eshman correctly notes that tzedakah is not merely charity but is also a religious and community response about social justice (“Entitled,” Oct. 19). Nowadays, “entitlements” are frequently used as a synonym for charity. However, Eshman inadvertently undercuts his own argument by failing to point out an essential fact: For working Americans, Social Security and Medicare are earned benefits paid for by payroll deductions.
A group of Mormon missionaries came to Palos Verdes\’ Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to hear a lecture by Rabbi Isaac Jeret of Congregation Ner Tamid, located right next door to the church. Jeret was one of three rabbis to address the Mormon missionary groups in an attempt to build further understanding between the two religious groups.
I had just finished up with a tour of the new Mormon Temple in Newport Beach when I came face to face with Kathleen.