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"Destruction of the Temple of Jerusalem" by Francesco Hayez, 1867
Posted inIsrael at 70

Here’s what we need to tell young people about Israel

Rabbi Joey Felsen by Rabbi Joey Felsen April 12, 2018April 12, 2018
An after-work Hebrew lesson for new emigres in Dimona, 1955 (Photo/Moshe Pridan-National Photo Collection)
Posted inIsrael at 70

‘Yiddish not spoken here’ — but my dad had a different idea

Vavi Toran by Vavi Toran April 5, 2018April 6, 2018
From the cover of "Stealth Altruism" by Arthur Shostak
Posted inBooks

Highlighting radical acts of ‘stealth’ kindness during Holocaust

Robert Nagler Miller by Robert Nagler Miller April 4, 2018April 4, 2018
Linda Riff, interim head of school at Tehiyah Day School
Posted inEducation

With enrollment falling, Tehiyah Day School mulls changes

by Rob Gloster March 23, 2018April 2, 2018
Shoshana Edelstein blows a shofar with help from Emma Schnur. Shoshana attends Gan Avraham Preschool at Temple Beth Abraham in Oakland, a participant in the Federation’s Jewish Resource Specialists program. (Photo/Rachel Regan)
Posted inNews

Millions in grant money helps elevate Jewish preschool education

Elissa Einhorn by Elissa Einhorn March 18, 2018March 19, 2018
One of the columnists' kids, staring at a screen. (Photo/Nicki Gilbert)
Posted inColumns

When my kids gaze at their tiny screens, I want to scream!

by Nicki Gilbert March 13, 2018
A young girl clutches a friend during candlelight vigil for victims of the mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, Feb. 15, 2018. (Photo/JTA-Mark Wilson-Getty Images)
Posted inOpinion

I’m 16. Here’s why I’m joining the national anti-gun school walkout

Zella Lezak by Zella Lezak March 12, 2018March 14, 2018
Marjory Stoneman High School student Cameron Kasky addressing area students as they rally at his school after participating in a countywide school walkout in Parkland, Fla., Feb. 21, 2018. (Photo/JTA-Rhona Wise-AFP-Getty Images)
Posted inOpinion

Teen anti-gun activists don’t need our praise. They need a place at the table.

David Bryfman by David Bryfman March 7, 2018March 7, 2018
Linda Riff, interim head of school at Tehiyah Day School
Posted inEducation

Love of Tehiyah Day School keeps her in the saddle after a (very) brief retirement

Maya Mirsky
(Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff) by Maya Mirsky February 26, 2018March 5, 2018
Rabbi Sarah Shulman with the Wheel of Torah
Posted inJewish Life

For Ramah campers, it’s time to play ‘Wheel! Of! Torah!’

Maya Mirsky
(Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff) by Maya Mirsky February 2, 2018February 6, 2018

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