The first is a dark one, but worth reading. It's an ABC News piece on an Orthodox Jewish Community's Struggles With Abuse Allegations. Yes, we know that even so-called "modern" orthodoxies fail to explain away their communities' underlying theological misogyny and homophobia. And yes, we know that myths such as the sober, kind, gentle, and hard working Jewish father are in cases, well, myths. But this evil skeleton remains largely hidden among dirty clothing and deserves an airing. And while the article focuses on the abuse of young boys among the ultra-Orthodox, we should also remember the substantive but-brushed-under-the-carpet allegations of sexual abuse leveled against some inspirational leaders of progressive Jewish communities. We applauded as Catholics started clearing out their closets; now it's our turn to chase the Good.
The second might scare some of you in a different way. (Some of you may be less than happy reading it.) It's a concise, well-assembled WSJ piece with a self-explanatory title: The Fine Print: What's Really in a Lot of 'Healthy' Food? Remember: eat organic—vegetarian when possible; eat local; read labels!
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