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JTA – Seventy-three North American rabbis will be missing something when they go to Shabbat services: their hair.
As part of a campaign that raised more than $570,000 for pediatric cancer research, approximately 60 male and female rabbis …
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Julie Wiener
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4/10/14
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The staff of the Office of the President of the United States have held Seders since at least the late 1990s, during the administration of President Bill Clinton. In April 2009, President Barack Obama included a second-night Seder in his official …
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4/10/14
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JTA – A prayer book developed for use by Jews in the U.S. military was released in March.
Reform, Orthodox and Conservative rabbis cooperated in creating the prayer book, which was commissioned by the JWB Jewish Chaplains Council. The prayer …
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4/10/14
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The message of Passover has always been one of faith and hope. This wonderful holiday reminds us of our experience in which we emerged from slavery in Egypt some 3,300 years ago.
The story of the Exodus has become a symbol of determination and …
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Rabbi Marc S. Jagolinzer
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4/10/14
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In 1885, “The Matzah Queen” Regina Horowitz Margareten baked her first batch of commercial matzot to sell in her family grocery store on New York’s Willett Street. In an interview, Regina later wrote, “I lit the fires, worked the dough, …
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Toby Rossner
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4/10/14
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JTA – We had just closed our Haggadahs to begin the dinner portion of the Passover Seder when the conversation abruptly, yet not surprisingly, turned to my singlehood.
There is a curiosity to some about a single, childless woman in her early …
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Melanie Notkin
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4/10/14
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Every year families all over the world unite to enjoy the Seder. While calling all members of the family together may feel like the ingathering of the exiles, it is the laughter and discussion held around the table that all will remember for years …
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Rachel Stern Siegman
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4/10/14
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If you’re fortunate enough to receive a refund this tax season, it’s time to think about sensible uses for the extra income so, as Grandpa used to say, “it doesn’t burn a hole in your pocket.”
The smartest thing to do with a little …
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StatePoint
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4/10/14
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Buying or leasing a vehicle is an exciting decision. For many consumers, it’s the first “big ticket” item they acquire. Knowing what to expect before making this important financial commitment will help you feel confident about your decision …
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StatePoint
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4/10/14
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Dr. Paige Plumb’s pet tzedakah project is just that. She is a veterinarian who treats the pets of people who cannot afford to pay standard prices. Animal rescue groups, social service agencies and standard pay clinics also refer patients to her. …
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Naomi Geller Lipsky
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4/10/14
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