Vayigash: Hunger, Politics, and Ethical Governance
Many of the stories in Genesis deal with hunger, particularly famine. Abraham has to leave Canaan and sojourn in Egypt because a famine. Isaac has...
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Judaism & Spirituality
Thanks to all who came to our Hanukkah party!
On December 7th we held our annual Young Families Hanukkah Party. The 38 families that came had a blast making crafts with the elders at...
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Community News
Gifts from Gateways: Hanukkah at Home
The first night of Hanukkah was a little hectic; I was running late getting home from work, the kids were a little wild, and my...
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Kids & Parenting
Mikietz 5771 Imprisoned Part 1
<!--StartFragment--> Sermon by Rabbi Lerner, Dec. 4, 2010 One of the most important memories of my teenage years was participating in the struggle to free...
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Social Activism
Coping with Grief During the Holidays
By Marjorie U. Sokoll, MEd.Director of Jewish Life and Healing at Jewish Family & Children's Service"Death ends a life, not a relationship," teaches Morrie Schwartz...
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Kids & Parenting
Baby Bedtime Ritual
Bedtime presents a unique opportunity for special blessings and connection with your little one. Try this ritual from Rabbi Paula Goldberg and Rabbi Shira Joseph...
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Kids & Parenting
Green Winter Travel Tips
"One generation goes and another generation comes; but the earth remains forever."—Kohelet (Ecclesiastes) 1:4As you prepare to visit with family and friends this winter, keep...
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Kids & Parenting
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Tips for Interfaith Families in December
Are you approaching the holidays this year as an interfaith family? I have some great tips and suggestions in my recent interview with Boston.com. Click...
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Kids & Parenting
What's in a Group
Most children have participated in a group at some point in their lives -- sports teams, something informal that develops in the neighborhood, a special...
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Kids & Parenting
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The PJ Library on WBUR-FM
Check out the fun and informative story about The PJ Library® recently featured on WBUR-FM. http://www.wbur.org/2010/12/08/pj-library Free Jewish books and music for children...
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Kids & Parenting
