I Feel My Grandmother's Presence
My father's family arrived in Israel/Palestine in about 1860 from somewhere in Russia. As I understand the history, the family move was motivated by strong...
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The Four Questions (about Israel)
Passover, or Pesach in Hebrew, is the ultimate Jewish national holiday. Known as the “holiday of freedom,” Passover commemorates the Jewish people’s redemption from slavery...
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Chosen Eats: Eating Passover, Day 5 - Matzo Meal Pancakes
Pancakes are one of my favorite breakfasts (or lunches, or dinners). A pancake-less world is not one I’d like to live in, even if it’s...
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Four More Questions
Last year at this time I penned an additional four questions for the Passover Seder related to Israel. In looking at them this year it’s...
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Painter Ponies, Passover and Youth Engagement
“And the painted ponies go up and down We’re captive on the carousel of time…” Joni Mitchell, The Circle Game For years this song has...
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Ever Been to a Truly Meaningful (and Tasty?) Seder?
On Sunday, March 10th, the Parenting Through a Jewish Lens Alumni Advisory Group put on a fabulous event to help families prepare for Passover. “Matzah...
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Chosen Eats: Eating Passover, Day 4 - Chicken Marbella
My mom is a skilled hostess. She’s a great conversationalist, she likes to work a room, and she has a paralyzing fear of not providing...
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Sarah Wilensky: Helping Young Families "Do Jewish"
By Julie Wolf, JFN Newsletter Editor Part of a continuing series of interviews with people in our Metrowest Jewish community When Sudbury's Congregation Beth El...
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Bar/Bat Mitzvah boys and girls
Dear friends atJewishBoston.com, Looking for Bar/Bat Mitzvah boys and girls videos, sharing their experiences of how young people can do good things for others. ...
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Goodbye from Haifa by Elizabeth Moser
This week, I'm starting to say goodbye to the people with whom I volunteer here in Haifa, which is crazy. It feels like just...
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