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Posted inArt, Columns, Culture, Religion, History, Jewish Life, Torah

Why we use paintings by Catholic artist James Tissot with our Torah column

by David A.M. Wilensky August 7, 2024August 7, 2024
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With a brunch rivaling the best Israeli hotel, two expats raise money for Israel

Alix Wall by Alix Wall August 5, 2024August 15, 2024
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‘Such a Match’: J. editor Marc Klein changed my life in so many ways

Janet Silver Ghent by Janet Silver Ghent August 5, 2024August 5, 2024
engraving of several women standing before moses, who is seated on a throne
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The Daughters of Zelophehad remind us that progress is possible

Rabbi Shana Chandler Leon by Rabbi Shana Chandler Leon August 2, 2024August 2, 2024
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When Elie Wiesel was assaulted in San Francisco in 2007, it was DA Kamala Harris who charged his attacker with a hate crime

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“Moses Sees the Promised Land From Afar” by James Tissot, ca. 1900
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The Torah’s advice on leadership succession, political or otherwise

Rabbi Joey Felsen by Rabbi Joey Felsen July 25, 2024July 25, 2024
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Howard Freedman by Howard Freedman July 17, 2024July 31, 2024
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Our tradition’s ambivalence toward anger stands out in a world full of rage

Rabbi Amy Eilberg by Rabbi Amy Eilberg July 11, 2024July 11, 2024
Posted inFood, Columns, Jewish Life, Organic Epicure

Beets are at the root of this local caterer’s food memories growing up in Israel

Alix Wall by Alix Wall July 9, 2024July 31, 2024

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