Of Birthdays and Gifts
What did you bring me?” the small boy asks his aunt who had come to visit on his birthday. His mother blushes in embarrassment,...
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The Debrief: Partnering without Parenting
This week we’re happy to share another personal story in this space. Today’s piece comes from 28-year-old Miriam Lazewatsky in Newton. I’ve known I don’t...
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Jew or Not Jew - Does It Matter?
I was on the phone with my dad last week, just catching up on life, and I mentioned a bit Jon Stewart had done that...
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Fake Daisies: Kabbalat Shabbat on My Front Lawn
It’s not an exaggeration to say that we are in middle of the most amazing stretch of Spring weather that I can remember. With midday...
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Kids & Parenting
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While we have mezuzahs at home, I never thought to get one for the door to our business office. Is that what is traditionally done?
While we have mezuzahs at home, I never thought to get one for the door to our business office. Is that what is traditionally done?...
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Working Out at the JCC Saved My Life
Here is an inspirational note we received from a JCC member: Thank you for the personal get well wishes and cards I have been receiving...
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"Brick by Brick" Campaign Connects Generation to Generation Memorializing the Forgotten Children
"By paying tribute to those who came before us, we dignify our lives too. They are a part of us, we a part of them...and...
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Rubin's Deli welcomes adults with disabilities with open arms
I am Judy Pearl and I am the Director of Special Needs Services for the Jewish Community Centers of Greater Boston. On Sunday, April 21, I...
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Four Questions with Elliot Grainge, Take Boston Nightlife Promoter
Music is the family business for Northeastern University student Elliot Grainge—his dad is Universal Music Group Chairman & CEO Lucian Grainge—so it makes sense that...
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