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Pluralism in Hillel must extend to Israel

(JTA) – Throughout our four years in college, Hillel has been our home on campus. We have been involved extensively, with one of us serving as president on campus and on the Hillel international board. While we both found in Hillel a … more

Guest columnists | 6/6/13

Productive citizen of (which) society?

I have always been an industrious person, having obtained my first job at age 12 and working pretty much continuously from then on. I babysat and did odd jobs from the moment I could find someone who would pay me, and then moved on to being a … more

Alison Stern Perez | 6/6/13

A link in the chain of Jewish history

NARRAGANSETT – Judaism is a new passion of mine, one that has existed since I first attended Alexander Muss High School in Israel two years ago. more

Sarah Marasco | 6/6/13

Cocktails, with a touch of class

JERUSALEM – Although summer hasn’t officially arrived, it sure feels like it’s upon us. The patio furniture is dusted off, winter clothes stored away and flip-flops, sunglasses and sundresses are taken out of hiding. more

Anna Harwood | 6/6/13

Road to God runs through kosher wine

SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (JTA) – Producing wine atop a tranquil mountain in a remote area of northern California is quite a way to make a living. For Benyamin Cantz, whose one-man operation in the hills of Santa Cruz produces kosher wine from organic … more

Chavie Lieber | 6/6/13

A roundup of recipes for Father’s Day

PROVIDENCE – Why not give dads a day off from grilling on Sunday, June 16, Father’s Day? Moms and older teens can take over grilling responsibilities and treat the dads, husbands, uncles and grandfathers in the family to a delicious meal. … more

6/6/13

A Father’s Day first

PROVIDENCE – My first Father’s Day without a father will be empty. I still mourn the April 6 loss of him, his voice, his smile and his being. Those tangibles are gone forever, so I will try to fill my void with thoughts of his lessons, gifts and … more

Karen Borger | 6/6/13

Sharing stories of my father

RUMFORD – I have learned this year that the first of everything is very hard. I am told it will get better, but will it? more

Wendy Joering | 6/6/13

Father’s Day gifts for your Jewish dad

Father’s Day is just around the corner. If your dad is tough to shop for, we’ve got you covered with gifts for Jewish dads with a variety of interests. more

JNS.org | 6/6/13

Father’s Day, Bible style

The great epic poet Homer once said, “For rarely are sons similar to their fathers; most are worse, and a few are better.” In honor of Father’s Day 2013, JNS compiled some quick facts about some rather not-so-famous (tho ugh not all infamous) … more

Binyamin Kagedan | 6/6/13