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How can I explain why Israel is important to the Jewish people?
My in-laws seem to only focus on the negatives about Israel. I want to steer our conversations away from all the negativity -- but not...
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Israel & Overseas
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Turning on our Future Rabbis: Israel and Rabbinic Education
Daniel Gordis, in his recent essay “Are Young Rabbis Turning on Israel?” published in Commentary, identifies a number of important challenges facing rabbinical education and...
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How much does a bris typically cost?
About how much does a Mohel charge for a bris (ritual circumcision)? What does it include? Does the cost vary based on denomination of the...
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Every year one of my cousins tries to derail the seder by insisting that the story of the Exodus never happened so we shouldn’t talk about it like history. How can I turn this into a productive discussion at the seder?
Every year one of my cousins tries to derail the seder by insisting that the story of the Exodus never happened so we shouldn’t talk about it...
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Judaism & Spirituality
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The Orange on the Seder Plate and Miriam's Cup: Foregrounding Women at Your Seder
Just before we drink the second cup of wine in the Passover seder, we speak of three symbols considered indispensible to the holiday's meaning: the...
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Questions to Ask a Mohel
Thinking about or planning a bris (religious circumcision ceremony) for your newborn? Here's a handy list of things to help you prepare.A mohel is a...
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Kids & Parenting
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Four Questions with Adam Minsky, Student Loans Lawyer
Student loans. If you're like me, just hearing the phrase makes you shudder. Adam Minsky feels our pain and is here to help. An attorney...
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20s & 30s
Shabbat How-To: Create a Meaningful Havdalah Service
When I celebrate Shabbat, I tend to place an emphasis on Friday night’s festivities: lighting candles, eating a festive meal, singing with friends, and inevitably...
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Judaism & Spirituality
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Find a Home for the Holidays with GesherCity's Ticket Match Program
Looking for a place to celebrate the Holidays? You found it! GesherCity makes it easy for young adults to connect to the Jewish community, meet...
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20s & 30s
The Perfect Passover Cookie: Walnut Mustachudos
Mention to me a cookie called a Walnut Mustachudo and my sense memories immediately recall my mother's White Meadow Temple Sisterhood Cookbook, circa 1980-something. Faded...
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Food
