This text is a personal narrative about a Jewish-Ukrainian friendship that develops between two families on a crowded beach in Ladispoli, Italy.

Rabbi Joseph B. Soloveitchik's lecture, "The Selling of Joseph and the Guilt of Shomron," delves into the concept of alternative historical paths according to the Torah.

The Letters section of the Spring 2017 issue explores various aspects of Jewish culture and history.

The text discusses the concept of Jewish excellence through the lens of three influential figures: David Ben-Gurion, Leo Strauss, and Joseph Soloveitchik.