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Psalms in the morgue and scrapped Rosh Hashanah sermons: What rabbis remember about 9/11

September 11, 2026September 12, 2026Sara Wood

“Today is the birthday of the world. It is also the end of shiva. Sept. 11 + 7.” That’s how Rabbi Joshua Hammerman of Temple Beth El in Stamford, Connecticut, began his Rosh Hashanah sermon on Sept. 18, 2001 — 1 Tishrei 5762. When I’d left New York City for Stamford the day before, Grand Central […]

Israel’s economy can bounce back like America after 9/11

March 23, 2024October 9, 2024David Rutman

In the rich tapestry of history, each nation unveils their unique narratives through defining moments that shape its identity and become its enduring legacy. For both Israel and the US, these moments were marked by terror. The dark shadow of the 9/11 terrorist attack has shaped the American narrative since 2001. Similarly, the October 7 […]