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…contents Online exclusives: • Weekly Movie Review • Check out the new bloggers in the “Community” section. May 31-June 6, 2018 / 17-23 Sivan 5778 | VOLUME CLIII, ISSUE 18 views 5-8 36 10 jews in the d 10 generations of fun Willoway Day Camp to celebrate 50 summers. 12 no israeli soldiers allowed? Israelis may be singled out from U.S. program. 14 20 gaining momentum JVS honors business leaders, entrepreneur at Strictly Busines...…
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…views My Story for openers Th e Good, Th e Bad …. Y fallen angel? (Well, now ou are faced with a choice. you know.) The stereotypical image of this The truly charitable decision-making is the angel person is often said to on one shoulder and the devil on the be on the side other. of the angels. A You do not have to be a good-hearted believer of either of these person is some- “beings” to incorporate refer- times described as an angel. enc...…
…views essay My Personal Experiences With Palestinians and Israel I n 1967, a few months after the Six-Day War, I stopped in Beirut, Lebanon, on my way back from a trip to India. This was eight years before the Lebanese Civil War, and the city was incredibly beautiful — especially near the shore. The quiet harbor water was deep blue. A little further down the coast, the color was a light blue- green, punctuated by small stretches of white f...…
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…views guest column letters Jews Of Color C However, existing with these labels can onverting to Judaism is the best at times lead to feeling unheard or isolated, decision I’ve made in my entire even unintentionally, by the broader Jewish life. It has given me the chance to community. Recently, Rabbi Alana Alpert connect to my Jewish heritage that was (rabbi at Congregation T’chiyah in Oak unfortunately quelled due to American Park and dir...…
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…jews d in the Generations Of FUN Willoway Day Camp to celebrate 50 summers. JONATHON KOENIGSBERG SPECIAL TO THE JEWISH NEWS A s the blossoms bloom, the weather warms and the kids count down the days, the staff of Willoway Day Camp are hard at work, making the pools clearer, the crafts craftier and the bug juice tastier than ever. And this summer, campers might expect a little something extra. The Milford-based camp is celebrating its 50...…
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…Jewish Contributions to Humanity #21 series #25 in in a series “We know we can’t wipe out the phenomenon of sexual abuse, but we can help our community become one where every survivor knows they are supported, and every abuser knows they will be held accountable.” Making lifesaving discoveries was in their blood. — SHANA AARONSON to tell anyone, so we went on our own to a pharmacy to buy a preg- nancy test. “Our biggest fear at the time w...…
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…jews d Mom With A Mission Meet Erika Jones, defining tikkun olam at the Judson Center. VIVIAN HENOCH SPECIAL TO THE JEWISH NEWS ABOVE: Erika Jones holds a photo of her daughter Samantha. N ever doubt the power of a Jewish mom determined to repair the world for a child in need of a lov- ing home. This is Erika Jones: an adoptive mom, a foster mom — a passionate and outspoken mom. In her professional role, Jones is an advocate for families...…
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