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June 8, 2022
At a time when we’ve never been more divided, fear for our safety is reminding us that our humanity comes before politics.
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100 Years Ago This Month: When Congress Embraced Zionism—Unanimously
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June 8, 2022
The story of how that came about involves some surprising twists and turns, and a stormy debate about Jews and Arabs that could have been taken straight out of today’s headlines.
Sinai Temple Appoints Nicole Guzik and Erez Sherman as New Senior Rabbis
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June 8, 2022
The married couple will jointly succeed Rabbi David Wolpe, when he transitions from senior to emeritus rabbi beginning June 30, 2023.
Flying In the Face of Logic, Adapting the Peacemaking Modality
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June 8, 2022
The discussion on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict remains one of a remarkable reversal of cause and effect.
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June 8, 2022
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A New Black-Jewish Coalition
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June 8, 2022
For more than a half century, the once-robust relationship between the Jewish and Black communities has gradually withered.
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June 8, 2022
When I first saw the “For Sale” sign on the lawn, I should have guessed it would have a date with the wrecking ball.
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