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Jewish tradition celebrates the rhythm of nature. What happens when it’s thrown off balance?

Hannah S. Pressman by Hannah S. Pressman and JTA July 28, 2021July 28, 2021

Every houseplant I’ve ever been responsible for could attest, from beyond the grave, that I don’t exactly have a green thumb. So it was interesting to move out to Seattle […]

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Which blessing should you say when you get the Covid-19 vaccine? 5 rabbis weigh in.

Laura E. Adkins by Laura E. Adkins and JTA December 23, 2020

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