A Little More Boston: Running Downtown on Erev Shavuot
Today I had the rare treat of having three whole hours with nowhere to be. Erev Shavuot gifted me with a 1:00 end of the...
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Lessons Learned While Sheltering in Place
Lessons Learned While Sheltering in Place Posted on April 22, 2013by whiteoakmusings Prayers, thoughts and connections from friends and family (near and far) do matter. In times...
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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
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Standing Strong
In times of crisis and tragedy, we come together as a community, to grieve, to remember, to pray. A third-grade teacher at The Rashi School...
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A Promise to My Father World Film Premiere in Boston
Dear Friends, We hope you can join us on Sunday, January 27th at 2 PM (World Holocaust Remembrance Day) at the Seaport World Trade...
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Arts & Culture
We Rallied for Israel - Now What?
More than 2,000 people gathered last night, packing a synagogue and filling the vast open spaces with songs, speeches and prayers for Israel. The energy...
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Israel & Overseas
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Four Questions with Anna Solomon, author of The Lobster Mafia Story
New England’s largest annual literary event, The Boston Book Festival, is this Saturday, October 27. To celebrate, the city chose one short story, “The Lobster...
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Do you have memories of The Boston Synagogue?
Do you have memories of The Boston Synagogue? We'd love to hear from you!In May 2013 our synagogue will celebrate its 125th anniversary. Part of...
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Four Questions with Paul Lurie, Duck Boat Driver
The Duck Boat—tourist attraction, bane to drivers, chariot of sports champions—has become a minor icon in Boston. Driving one of these amphibious machines takes more...
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20s & 30s
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Four Questions with Dr. Noah Wilson-Rich, founder of Boston's Best Bees
Jews tend to think seriously about honey just once a year, at Rosh Hashanah. But Dr. Noah Wilson-Rich, a behavioral ecologist, beekeeper, and the founder...
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