Persistence
Posted by Irina Rutman Ten years ago, a victim of Nazi persecution from the former Soviet Union applied for reparations from Germany through the Hardship...
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The Debrief: A "Lipstick Lesbian" Coming Out Story
I asked for stories, and my wish was granted! Today, a 24-year-old woman who is new to the Boston Jewish community shares her story with...
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The Boston Synagogue Celebrates 125th Anniversary
The Boston Synagogue will host a 125th Anniversary Celebration on Sunday, May 19, 2013 from 4:30 to 7 pm at the Boston Synagogue, 55 Martha...
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Does Judaism approve of armed combat? In other words, can I, as a Jew, be required to kill a human being?
Zinna Alekseeva of Boston asks: "Does Judaism approve of armed combat? In other words, can I, as a Jew, be required to kill a human...
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Four Questions with Caren Zane Fishman, Mosaics Artist
When I viewed Caren Zane Fishman’s colorful mosaics at a gallery show, the first thought I had was that they’d make fantastic gifts. With wedding...
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Arts & Culture
Does My Head Look Big In This?
By Randa Abdel-Fattah For older readers (12 and up) we’ve selected another great book that delves into issues of identity, difference and inclusion. In this...
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Social Activism
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On Tragedy and Futility
Tuesday I was running in below-freezing wind chill across the Nahant Causeway. Wednesday I was running in brilliant, warm sunshine in Cold Spring Park in...
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Ask the Rabbi, Ask the Cantor!
To submit a question for us to answer in an upcoming video, comment on Facebook, or via email!
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A Mitzvah Every Day
“Everyone has something to offer and it shouldn’t go to waste,” says Dvora Pemstein, Coordinator of Volunteer Services at JF&CS. “People contact me when they...
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The award winning architecture of Moshe Safdie in Jerusalem
I will not say a lot about it, because I believe that the photograph says it all. I'm so proud to work in such an...
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