“Chayei Sarah” ([the] Life of Sarah) is the name of this week’s Torah portion. Ironically, it is the account of Sarah’s death and the emergence of Rivka (Rebecca), the woman who would become Isaac’s wife and Avraham’s daughter-in-law. Avraham realizes that his son—and heir —must begin to build the family that will become “a great nation.” He sends his servant to find a wife for

By Brian Harmon LW contributor As of this writing, Vice President Joe Biden has 264 electoral votes, with four states still too close to call. He needs 270 to win. The closeness of this presidential election has led to concerns about the possibility that the winner of the popular vote may not be the one who becomes president because of the Electoral College. Although some people would

Later, U.S. Rep. Edward Rees of Kansas proposed a bill that would change Armistice Day to Veterans Day. In 1954, Congress passed the bill that President Eisenhower signed proclaiming Nov. 11 as Veterans Day. Raymond Weeks received the Presidential Citizens Medal from President Reagan in November 1982. Weeks’ local parade and ceremonies are now an annual event celebrated nationwide. National Ceremonies

While Social Security fraud and scams have been around long before anyone had ever heard of the coronavirus, scammers are exploiting the fear and uncertainty of the virus to take advantage of those on Social Security. The Social Security Administration (SSA) has identified three scams that have gained popularity due to the coronavirus to avoid. 1. A fraudulent letter threatening suspension

Stering. The rescued airman grabbed Jack by the arm, shook his head from side to side, and walked off, unable to say a word. “I’ll remember that for the rest of my life,” said Jim, who was awarded several medals in recognition of his WWII service. He went on to work as a printer for the Press-Telegram for 45 years. He and Peggy had four children and now have five grandchildren and as

KAMCA By Grace Kim LW contributor The Korean American Classical Music Academy was founded in 2012 out of a desire for people to be able to appreciate and talk about classical music with other people who shared the same interests. The group most enjoys listening to beautiful symphony and opera tracks while learning about the composers and their great works. Before COVID-19, more than 80