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On Giving Tuesday, remembering one of its champions
Jewish Journal
December 2, 2014
Today is the third annual Giving Tuesday, the day when Americans are urged to make charitable contributions — and when many philanthropies encourage them with matching campaigns.
In football-crazed Alabama, a respite from the world’s ills
Jewish Journal
December 2, 2014
On Thanksgiving at my son’s house, I found myself at the end of a long dinner table, some in-town family members on my left. They were chatting about college football, especially the Alabama-Auburn game that would be played two nights later.
New ways to detect brain damage could be huge for NFL
Jewish Journal
December 1, 2014
Football has come under increased scrutiny following findings that the contact sport has been causing serious brain trauma in players.
Vayishlach: Wrestling to Righteousness
Jewish Journal
December 1, 2014
In Vayishlach, Jacob wrestles with an unknown force in the night. At dawn, Jacob’s foe wants to leave. But, before letting him go, Jacob demands a blessing from him.
An Open Letter to Young American Jewish Liberals Concerning Israel
Rabbi John Rosove
November 28, 2014
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