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Why Hersh’s death hit all of us so hard: He represented hope

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From Rachel Goldberg, we heard the piercing cry of Jewish motherhood

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In the U.S. and Israel, narcissistic leaders put our lives in danger

David Meyers by David Meyers August 28, 2024August 28, 2024
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Right-wing nationalists have hijacked the Israel I love

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At a time of loss and grief, this Jewish ritual says you don’t have to go it alone

Rabbi Adina Allen by Rabbi Adina Allen August 12, 2024August 12, 2024
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