So many people get to appreciate each other and their culture, and see how different but how similar they are in their celebrations and their identity.

We remind people that the idea is to build trust, understanding, and relationship, not to object, deny or judge.

Rebecca is one of the people that the chamber can always count on.

Does this minister have any idea why law-abiding people are angry when they have to wait months and months to visit grandma?

I serve to a large drinking and smoking crowd and currently it is the choice of people who come to the bar and workers who [are] here whether or not they want to be exposed. But if a statewide smoking ban was passed, I think that the dynamics of the place would change but I don't foresee any decline in business.

Picture Muslims, Christians and Jews, Palestinians, Israelis, Jordanians and Americans, all in a living room listening to each other, sharing hurts and hopes, and blessing one another. It was the perfect reflection of the holiday spirit, and of our motto of 'neighbors forever' and 'for all peoples, equally'.