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Ayala Or-El
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While the book is a work of fiction, Sendowski ensures that it remains faithful to the historical and textual integrity of the Megillah.
The Braid Shares Stories of Kindness in Its Latest Salon Show
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March 13, 2025
“Hold Me, Heal Me,” which features true Jewish stories of kindness, is the perfect counterprograming for this challenging moment in time.
Author Aims for a More ‘Active’ Children’s Book
Kylie Ora Lobell
March 13, 2025
When local author and mother of four Emunah Fialkoff watched her kids playing with coloring and activity books, she noticed something: they didn’t engage on a deeper level.
Michael Gutter’s Fight against Antisemitism in ‘Never Again Still Means Never Again’
Ayala Or-El
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New Essay Anthology Highlights ‘Young Zionist Voices’
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In the book, essays blending the personal with the observational offer insights on what it means to support Israel post-Oct. 7.
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Brian Fishbach
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At the 97th Academy Awards, Jewish actors Adrien Brody and Mikey Madison won Oscars for Best Actor and Best Actress.
‘Fighter in the Woods’: A Book for Young Readers about the Holocaust
Michael Berenbaum
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Greene’s scholastic series is a wonderful way to engage young readers.
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Brian Fishbach
February 27, 2025
Kirel’s prominence continues to grow following her third-place finish at Eurovision two years ago.
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February 14, 2025
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