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Back to school, Yiddish for kids

Do your grandparents ever talk in Yiddish when they don\’t want you to know what\’s going on?

‘Hakuna Matata’ meets tikkun olam

I tried to visit the orphanage every day, and I formed incredible relationships with almost all of the kids living there. I loved the kids so much; they were always so happy and hopeful, even though they have close to nothing, not even running water or clothes and shoes that fit.

Don’t just sit there — do something

Among the candidates for the $100,000 Teen Choice prize is Adam Sterling, a UCLA graduate raised in Oak Park who is now director of the Sudan Divestment Task Force

Let the games begin!

The games bring together athletes from more than 200 countries to compete for national glory and gold, silver and bronze medals — in a variety of sports (no, shopping is not one of them — I checked).

The painful truth about teen mouth piercing

A pierced tongue may be the height of cool in some teen circles, but a new study by Israeli researchers suggests that skin piercings in the mouth may lead to an increased risk of oral health problems and even tooth loss

Jewish identity defined — a la Facebook

Facebook has become far more than a social network; it is a virtual social necessity. The Jewish community has created a haven for there, claiming hundreds of groups, applications and pieces of Jewish flair.

Keep religion out of presidential politics

Since last summer, when I volunteered for a Barack Obama event, I have received many nonsensical e-mails and heard many nonsensical arguments — from friends and family as well as on TV — about Sen. Obama\’s alleged lack of allegiance to the United States of America.

Happy Birthday, USA! Sweet dreams with the Shema

We celebrate the 232nd birthday of the United States of America on July 4. Between noshing on barbecue and watching fireworks, test how well you know early American history. Circle the right answer for the following questions but read carefully — some might be a bit tricky.

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