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As Elul begins, the King is in the field and a new light is on its way

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Pair raisins and almonds for sweetness and prosperity

Faith Kramer by Faith Kramer August 6, 2018
Protesters at a Jewish rally at the Immigration and Customs Enforcement headquarters in New York City demonstrate against the government’s border separation policy, June 21, 2018. (Photo/JTA-Ben Sales)
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As we mourn on Tisha B’Av, look to Isaiah’s vision of a healed nation

Rabbi Amy Eilberg by Rabbi Amy Eilberg July 19, 2018July 26, 2018
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5 Tu B’Av celebrations for you and your special someone

by J. Staff July 19, 2018July 24, 2018
(Illustration/JTA-Charles Dunst-image via Wikimedia Commons and Twitter)
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Why liberal Jews should embrace Tisha B’Av, this year more than ever

by Rabbi Diana Fersko July 17, 2018July 17, 2018
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My son has epilepsy. Cannabis saved his life.

by Evelyn Nussenbaum July 12, 2018July 13, 2018
The mazal (zodiac sign) for the Hebrew month of Av is Aryeh the lion, seen here on the famous astrology mosaic at the ancient Beit Alfa synagogue in Israel.
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Month of Av: Making sense of the highest highs and lowest lows

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Pride Shabbat is this LGBTQ synagogue’s highest holiday

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A fifth-column 4th: Celebrating Independence Day in 2018

by Dan Pine July 3, 2018July 9, 2018
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Honoring gay leather culture with art installation in SoMa alleyway

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