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A Different Counting Shavuos 5782
The words leap off the page, suddenly so much more real than prayers mumbled
Sari Abraham
A Different Counting Shavuos 5782
What were a few bothersome appointments if they were the key to the Land of Israel?
Yaffa Ganz
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Could I create a library to serve as my son’s living legacy?
Elisheva Appel
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Although the world of psychology has made huge strides, I was concerned that we, as kallah teachers, hadn’t yet caught up
Elisheva Appel
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Rabbi Meyer Yedid is showing how the power of a daf Gemara can reshape not only a person, but an entire community
Yisroel Besser
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As Israel’s ambassador Ron Dermer is about to leave his Washington posting after seven years, he recaps the challenges and triumphs of a transformative term
Gedalia Guttentag
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“There is an urge to tweet or post on Facebook every small thought, every unverified development. It’s good entertainment, but it’s not good journalism”
Omri Nahmias
Every Moment Counts: Chanukah Theme 5783
As we prepare our wicks and count our candles, each day adding another level of light, do those numbers hold another special meaning for you? 
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