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What Do You Know About Jews Who Have Served Our Country?
By Joshua J. Chinsky Conceptually, most people know that Jews serve in the American armed…
שַׁבָּת שָׁלוֹם ~ Shabbat Shalom, 19 Cheshvan 5781
The Wisdom of Hillel the Elder Perhaps the most well-known story we have about Hillel…
Parashat Vayera: What Can We Learn From Abraham About Tough Conversations?
By Sue Gelsey Every family has its own customs for holiday gatherings and family dinners.…
Rabin's Spirit of Hope and Unity Lives On
By Leah Garber Today marks the 25th anniversary of the assassination of Israel’s Prime Minister…
Parashat Lech L’cha: Even in a Pandemic, Go Have an Adventure
By Mark S. Young Hold fast to dreams For if dreams die Life is a…
The Six Senses: Getting Through the Lockdown in Israel
By Sara Sless I tried—I really did—to find something to write about that has nothing…
Parashat Noach: Why Was Noah’s Ark So Big?
By Angela Tranquille We all know or have heard stories of people who have done…
How Are JCCs Celebrating National Jewish Book Month?
By Jane E. Herman November is National Jewish Book Month, and in the age of…
What You Need to Know About Mutations in "Breast Cancer Genes"
By Jane E. Herman “I call heaven and earth to witness against you this day:…
To Begin Anew: A Timely and Timeless Gift
By Jane E. Herman “God gave Adam a secret—and that secret was not how to…