Writer: Larry Shemen

May 20, 2011
4:00 am

In support of Wiesenfeld

As a CUNY board member, Jeffrey Wiesenfeld is encouraged to voice his opinion regarding the bestowing of an honorary degree rather than rubber-stamping the recommendation. This is not only an obligation but a right of free speech. Delimiting this right or worse, punishing Mr. Wiesenfeld, is contrary to every principle of democracy. Additionally, the Standard […]

By Larry Shemen

March 24, 2011
4:00 am

Creative solution

The best scenario for Libyans is that Colonel Gadaffi emigrates to Englewood and takes up his fight with Rabbi Boteach across a wooden fence. The best scenario for Jewish Standard readers is that the latter goes to Libya, in kind, and lectures to the Libyans about peace and sex. Perhaps some book deal would be […]

By Larry Shemen