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August 3, 2022
The Soul of Zion
Karen Lehrman Bloch
August 3, 2022
If the soul of “Zion” is a combination of bravery, warmth, and beauty — a feeling of being closer to G-d — then both Washington and Barhany have achieved this in the music and vibe they create.
Rescued, Redeemed, Robbed
Tabby Refael
August 3, 2022
Hooshmand Talasazan, a 75-year-old Iranian Jewish small business owner who arrived in the United States as a refugee in 1997, sat on a chair, staring in disbelief at the remains of his life’s work.
Mouthwatering Mujadara
Sharon Gomperts and Rachel Emquies Sheff
August 3, 2022
Lentils originated thousands of years ago in India, where they are still an important crop and an immensely popular source of protein.
Rosner’s Domain: United in Not Feeling United
Shmuel Rosner
August 3, 2022
The less united we feel, the more we cling to our “camp,” and thus we further sharpen the feeling of division.
Where Have You Gone, Vin Scully?
Stuart Tochner
August 3, 2022
For those who grew up in Southern California, Vin Scully is a link to the mist of our collective past.
Biden Said it Best: You Don’t Have to Be Jewish to Be a Zionist
Noa Tishby
August 3, 2022
From the very beginning, Zionism has counted non-Jews among its most enthusiastic supporters.
Antisemitism Without Antisemites
Rafael Medoff
August 3, 2022
The GOP gubernatorial candidate, Doug Mastriano, was revealed to have been paying “consulting” fees to the social media platform Gab, a site where white supremacists and other antisemites regularly congregate.
Why I Dress for Work—Even at Home
Judy Gruen
August 3, 2022
Admittedly, I never understood how people got any serious work done, even from home, while still in loungewear or play clothes.
Bringing Back the Young
Dan Schnur
August 3, 2022
Rather than keeping our next generation of young leaders safe from uncomfortable debate, perhaps it would be better to prepare them for the future challenges they will inevitably face.
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