Jeremy Ben-Ami Speaks at Temple Israel of Boston
Speaking at Temple Israel of Boston on a rainy evening to an enthusiastic crowd of about 450 who gave him a standing ovation, J Street...
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Israel & Overseas
Mental Health
How can we determine if a person is suffering from mental illness or merely has a character flaw that needs improvement? Mental health is...
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Israel & Overseas
Heart2Heart to Israel: The Trip of a Lifetime
Three years ago this month, a small post appeared on the CJP website: Join National Women's Philanthropy of JFNA for Heart2Heart: A Women's Mission to...
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Israel & Overseas
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The Christmas Survival Guide... for Jews!
Growing up in America, we might feel like we know everything there is to know about Christmas. I mean, it's everywhere, from television specials to...
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Personal Stories
Christmas Noodle Kugel
When my husband, Rich, and I first started dating, I wanted to share as much from my culture as I could. He learned to sing...
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Food
Eggnog Challah French Toast: An Interfaith Christmas Breakfast Tradition
Every Friday night my husband, Rich, and I observe Shabbat, which for us means getting a Cheryl Ann's challah. That's too much bread for the...
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Food
Christmas Mass 101: A Cheat-Sheet for Jews
Christmas Mass seems to fascinate lots of Jews, perhaps because in a holiday that is otherwise overflowing with presents and boozy signature drinks, this is...
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Personal Stories
The Mysteries of Stocking Stuffers... Unpacked
Chanukah is not, religiously speaking, a major holiday. It's been elevated in order to make Jewish children feel less left out during the Christmas season....
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Personal Stories
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I'm considering converting but am afraid of Jews questioning my status. Will that happen if I go to synagogue?
Laura Bauer asks: Hi. I am considering conversion but am afraid of born Jews questioning my status. Will people question me if I visit a synagogue? ...
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Judaism & Spirituality
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Parenting Thoughts at a Time of Grieving
The grief of the past few days has been unimaginable. Many of us are torn between watching and listening to the 24/7 onslaught of media...
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Kids & Parenting
