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As Judaism Thrives, the Community May Get Lost
Throughout my time on OTZMA we have had many, many speakers, and each one that discusses American and diaspora Jews seems to touch upon the...
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Israel & Overseas
Livnot, A Life-Changing Program
As I sat on the bus to Efrat, I started to really reflect on my time since I last saw the Bowmans. It has now...
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Aware During the Iyar Service
Last Monday was my second Rosh Hodesh service with Women Of the Wall (I went three months ago during Rosh Hodesh Shevat), but this time was a completely...
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Israel & Overseas
Tu B'Shevat Celebration
I had a blast celebrating Tu B'Shevat this week! Tuesday night, we were invited to a seder at the Haifa University. It was sponsored...
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Israel & Overseas
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Women Wearing Judaism
So, back to Yom Kippur. When I was at the wall, I had a really traumatic experience. I walked up to the wall, put on...
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Israel & Overseas
Holy Days in the Holy Land and Other Stuff Too
I am sorry that I haven’t blogged in a long time. Unfortunately, I had a death in the family and my mind has been completely...
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Israel & Overseas
Gathering up my Otzma: The Beginning of a Journey
Hi all you JewishBoston readers! My name is Gabriella Mervis and I am spending the next 10 months in Israel on Project Otzma, a volunteer...
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