Re: “Don’t Be Afraid To Teach Our Kids About Israel’s Warts,” by Rabbi Jill Jacobs (July 27): Great article. Jews need to look in the mirror and be willing to change behaviors that are inappropriate or immoral, even if everybody is doing it, and even if a rabbi or politician is advocating the bad behavior.
We hold ourselves to a higher standard.
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