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March 21, 2013
President Obama appeals to Israelis to make peace with Palestinians
In an emotional speech to hundreds of university students, President Obama urged young Israelis to push their government to re-launch peace talks with the Palestinians, arguing it is the only way to ensure the future of Israeli democracy.
Rabbi Sharon Brous named top U.S. rabbi
Rabbi Sharon Brous, spiritual leader of IKAR, a nine-year-old independent congregation in Los Angeles, was named America’s Top Rabbi for 2013 by The Daily Beast.
Ad featuring Bar Refaeli airs over IDF’s objections
An ad showcasing Israeli innovations featuring Israeli supermodel Bar Refaeli aired despite protests from the military.
Did Obama’s charm offensive in Israel work?
President Obama had three goals for his first presidential trip to Israel.
Passover: On slavery and memory
Judaism is a religion that likes symbols. The Passover Seder table is full of them: There’s the salt that can represent tears or bitterness, the wine as metaphor for blood, the unleavened matzah as a symbol for humility, and so on.
Passover: Do you know your family story?
Bruce Feiler mentions Passover only in passing in his new book, “The Secrets of Happy Families,” but in some ways, the book is all about Passover.
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