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Boston Marathon Bombing #1: What it means to pray
When tragedy explodes in life, sometimes naturally, sometimes organically, this time (and far too many times as of late) exploding through the works of evil...
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Judaism & Spirituality
The Duality of Zikaron and Atzma'ut
The State of Israel celebrates Yom Ha'Zikaron, a memorial day for fallen soldiers and victims of terror, and Yom Ha'Atzma'ut, a joyous reminder of independence,...
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Israel & Overseas
Reaching Young Professionals
A dedicated network of young adults throughout Greater Boston is making a difference at JF&CS. Last year, the agency began building the next generation of...
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Community News
4 Kids Speak about Cancer
The Story of the Biggest Helping the Smallest A frightening diagnosis, loss of hair, and the constant fear that the disease would return… ...
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Personal Stories
Shabbat of the Month Club: HaMotzi (Blessing over Challah)
Let Them Eat Challah! Challah is a loaf of yeast-risen bread that is eaten on Shabbat (recipes here). Most loaves of challah are braided with at least three strands...
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Judaism & Spirituality
Shabbat of the Month Club: Challah Recipes
Let’s Eat! Challah is perhaps one of the most popular (and tasty) parts of the Shabbat meal (blessing here). It’s easy enough to buy a challah at a...
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Food
Gann Alumnus Discusses Gap Year Benefits
Gann alumnus Ben Fine '12 is currently on a gap year in Israel. He plans to attend Colby College at the conclusion of his year,...
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Community News
Our Op-Ed in the Jewish Week: Israel at 65- A Tale of Sleeping Beauty
The State of Israel has made extraordinary progress toward achieving its goals in the 65 years since its founding. But, in one respect, for the...
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Israel & Overseas
Our Huffington Post Op-Ed: Disabled Individuals Bring Innovation to the Workforce
The time is ripe to change our perceptions of disability and integrally incorporate the creative and often resilient disabled population into our workforce. Read more
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Social Activism
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The Debrief: Whose Trauma/Which Trauma
On Monday the people of Boston faced a collective trauma. We were attacked. We were vulnerable. We were victims. Together, we responded. We remembered our...
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