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Come Celebrate Israel

If you missed the Hebrew date to celebrate Israel’s Independence Day back in April, not to worry — you have another chance.

Columns

Listening to Survivors, Learning to Face Life’s Struggles

By:

Jessica Salguero-Snow

Meeting Holocaust survivors gave this ninth-grader from Kensington International Business School hope that she can get through any struggles in her life.

Kvetch 'N Kvell

Letters the Week of May 16, 2013

Why was a synagogue's program overlooked by a reporter and was Naomi really the first rabbi ever?

Shavuot

Staying Mindful on Shavuot

By:

Rabbi Yael Levy

Shavuot urges us to engage our imagination, to cultivate awe, and to consider the meaning of the Ten Devarim in our lives.

Shavuot

Interfaith Tale Without Interfaith Lens

By:

Rabbi Rayzel Raphael

The Book of Ruth is read at this time of year on the holiday of Shavuot, which highlights the themes of harvest and relationships, as does Ruth's story.