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Moms the WordMoms the Word


Just in time for Mother's Day, a look at some women who are going it alone -- by choice. More...

Washington Wrote Here

Washington Wrote Here


More than 220 years after he first posted a letter to the small Jewish community of Newport, R.I., the first president's missive will be displayed at the Jewish museum here.More...


History Behind Touro Synagogue

History Behind Touro Synagogue


The oldest synagogue building still standing in the country, where Washington's words may have been read aloud, has its own colorful history. More...


ArtsFest

ArtsFest


The Dead Sea Scrolls, among Israel's most-treasured artifacts, are in town for an exhibit at the Franklin Institute.
See what else is happening in Jewish culture in our Arts Calendar.More...


Maurice Sendak Leaves a 'Wild' Legacy

Maurice Sendak Leaves a 'Wild' Legacy


The outstanding and often outrageous children's book author had a longstanding tie to a Philadelphia museum, and less well-known, a lot of Jewish influences.More...


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Do the Jewish Streams Have a Future?
Son Is Father of the Man
Israeli Coalition: Political Coincidence?
Lawmakers Urge Moment of Silence for Munich 11 at London Olympics
Toronto Islamic School Apologizes Following Probe for Hatred of Jews
Elder Netanyahu Recalled as Noted Scholar and Right-Wing Activist

Focus On Community
Expert Addresses Women of Vision on Reclaiming History

Business & Finance
Myth Debunked? 'Green' Foodies Need Not Shell Out More 'Green'

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Mothers' Daze

Books & Writers
Trash Talk

Stars & Society
Stars of David
What's New With Filmmakers
Bridge Work Adds Some Bite
Editorial & Opinion
Letters to the Editor
Editorial: A Place Among Us
Opinion: Helping Moms (and Dads) Confront Bullying of Their Kids
Opinion: Learning From My Children: A Jewish Mother's Day Confession

Torah Portion & Candle Lighting
Speaking to the Ill Use of Blasphemy

Arts & Entertainment
No, Adam Yauch wasn't a yeshiva boy, but we can still claim him
Learning Experience

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Have Library Card, Will Travel

Cooks & Cuisine
Bonfires of Lag B'Omer
Salads Count for the Holiday

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Synagogue Directory

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Education Directory

Education Directory

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