Samantha Dubrinsky

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Dec 21, 2022, 5:16 PM

Out of Darkness Comes Light

Out of darkness comes light. On the night of November 18, the Springfield Jewish Community Center was enveloped in darkness because of a fire that significantly damaged areas of the facility and closed the building, impacting our ability to...

May 4, 2018, 6:01 PM

Is engaging millennials worthless?

Illustrative: Millennials using cell phones. (via iStock)

To Jack Wertheimer: Marginalizing us is not going to do the Jewish community any good in the long run

Mar 19, 2016, 10:42 PM

What happens when we lose one of our own?

The world is small, but sometimes I don’t think we realize just how small it is. I was recently talking to a friend in Israel when that realization hit me like a ton of bricks. I was speaking via phone...

Mar 13, 2016, 5:26 AM

America’s Bigotry toward Islam Not Just a Muslim Problem

Amid much discussion by American presidential candidates about Islam this past week, a previously-planned forum, "Being Muslim in Alabama," was held in Birmingham, Alabama. The majority of the audience was not Muslim, suggesting that many there were eager to...

Mar 10, 2016, 10:23 PM

The Israeli “and/but” challenge

What seems to be a minor shift in language can bring about a major change of attitude -- for the better

Feb 9, 2016, 12:38 AM

From Islam To Christianity To Sheltering Jews: A True Friend

Alabama attorney Jahan Berns does not blend into a crowd. She’s tall, African, originally from Uganda, wears distinctly colorful clothes -- and radiates warmth. She is easy to talk to and her life story is fascinating. Jahan, who practices law in...

Dec 26, 2015, 12:15 AM

Jews, Christians Bond Celebrating “Tackiness”

Did you know that tacky holiday gear has become a booming industry? Just a few years ago, finding an outfit for a tacky holiday party required rummaging through racks in a thrift store, looking for festive apparel that was obviously at...

Sep 16, 2015, 7:46 PM

A Love That’s Not Black and White

As the old adage goes, "You can't help who you fall in love with." And, I have learned from my dating experience that when you fall in love with someone, you better hold on tight because it's not everyday...

Jul 23, 2015, 7:17 PM

"Everyone, relax. Israel can live with the Iran deal." This recent headline left me reeling and let me tell you why. I normally set my cell phone to silent when I head to bed every night because I'm a fairly...

Jul 10, 2015, 2:41 AM

What Federations have done for me — and for you

On the group's impact, from giving individuals a sense of belonging to combatting anti-Semitism globally

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Samantha Dubrinsky is CEO of the Springfield Jewish Community Center.

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