Editors:
I could not resist commenting on the fine piece by Nancy Oswald on the little-known Jewish colony at Cotopaxi. Diversity of race and religion reflects one of the fundamental strengths of our nation. Although the Jewish colony failed and their effort was abandoned, Oswald's article clearly points out the many problems faced by these people.
Hats off to Martha Quillen for adding an important sidebar explaining some of the background history of Russian Jews and in clarifying the sefer torah.
Kenneth Jessen
Loveland