Bird holds flag, Israel gallops in When the U.S. contingent marched into the stadium in Tokyo for the opening ceremony of the Summer Olympics, Sue Bird — the 12-time WNBA All-Star and Olympic gold medalist basketballer — was out in front, proudly holding the flag. The honor came 17 years after her first Olympics, and…
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Summer is a real page-turner in my book-happy family
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Torah
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Torah
How this week’s cries of woe lead us to greater insight
The Torah column is supported by a generous donation from Eve Gordon-Ramek in memory of Kenneth Gordon. Shabbat Hazon Devarim Deuteronomy 1:1-3:22 The…
The Matzo Chronicles
My Saturdays with Betty, Barbie and Mighty Mouse
Growing up, I watched Betty Boop and Mighty Mouse cartoons every Saturday morning. Then I played with my Barbie dolls all afternoon. And for a break, I…
Off the Shelf
Looking back on Nazi era in newly reissued novels from 1930s
There is no shortage of fiction set in the Nazi era being written today, and most serious attempts sit atop an enormous amount of historical research.…