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December 10, 2020
Another Hanukkah Miracle: Morocco and Israel
Today’s announcement that Israel and Morocco have agreed to establish diplomatic relations is an extraordinary moment and means so much to me.
Can We Save the Unity of the Jewish People?
Our parshah tells the undoing of the crime that had shattered Jacob’s family.
Israel and Morocco to Establish Diplomatic Ties
Israel will establish diplomatic relations with Morocco, which becomes the fourth Arab country to announce it will recognize Israel in the last year.
Anne Frank Memorial in Boise, Idaho, Vandalized with Swastika Stickers
A statue of Anne Frank in Boise, Idaho, was vandalized with stickers bearing swastikas and the message “We are everywhere.”
“Incredible Generosity” for 2020, But Some Are Fretting– What Will 2021 Look Like?
Gideon Sa’ar Reshuffles Israel’s Political Deck
On Tuesday, Prime Minister Netanyahu’s longtime Likud bête noir Gideon Sa’ar announced that he is breaking away from his political home and forming a new party to challenge Netanyahu’s continued rule.
What Does Being Jewish Teach Us About Resilience During a Pandemic?
Without my Jewish identity, I would not navigate this pandemic in the way that I am.
A Brief History of Hope
Unwrapping the many meanings of hope may provide a precious gift of inspiration this year.
The Gift of a Poem for Hanukkah
Lacking the funds for Hanukkah gifts, I wrote a two-page poem for my children.