The definition of the cultural mainstream changed forever when our country elected its first African-American president. It’s broader and more inclusive than ever before, and that’s a very good thing for the Jewish community. For the last century, Jews sought success in American life by concealing our ethnic differences. We are now discovering that in order to thrive as a community, we must celebrate our uniqueness and affirm what makes us distinctive. In a country that values every color of the rainbow and affirms each creed, Jewish pride is just one more addition to a rainbow whose appearance has been long overdue.Rabbi Allen Selis
Head of School
The Solomon Schechter Day School of St. Louis
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