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A recent conversation between adult members of my family made me realize the impact of camp on multiple generations.
The conversation went something like this:
Question: Why didn’t I go to Jewish camp?
Answer: Nobody ever considered …
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Fran Ostendorf
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2/19/16
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We’ve spent a lot of time talking about the weather again. But this time, the topic centers on what a mild winter we’ve had so far.
One year ago, I was writing this column from my home office. The weather was awful; the snow piling up. A …
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Fran Ostendorf
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2/5/16
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Recently, I’ve been asked many questions about letters to the editor and contributors’ columns (op-eds). We love when our readers take enough interest in our content to write to us. We also love getting feedback, and we value the diverse …
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Fran Ostendorf
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1/22/16
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For as long as I can remember, wherever I have lived, there have been bird feeders in my backyard. My current home is no exception. Backyard birds have always been a source of endless fascination. You start to recognize their songs and their …
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Fran Ostendorf
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1/7/16
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For more than 30 years, at this time of year, my husband and I have traveled to visit his family in Chicago. It hasn’t mattered where we’ve lived, what our work or financial state. I’ve been pregnant; children have been sick. We’ve gone. The …
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Fran Ostendorf
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12/25/15
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When I was working at daily newspapers, we used to have an unspoken competition to see who would write the first “ ‘Tis the season’ ” headline. Trite and predictable, nonetheless, in a headline writer’s world it was one of those …
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Fran Ostendorf
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12/11/15
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A lot has happened in the world since the last issue of The Jewish Voice. Right around the time our community here was celebrating Shabbat, terrible things were happening in Paris. The aftermath of those attacks was horrible. More than 100 killed …
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Fran Ostendorf
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11/27/15
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Thanksgiving is a uniquely American holiday whose origin is entwined with the very roots of our country. Even its centerpiece at the holiday table – the turkey – is native to North America.
Most Americans, no matter their …
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Fran Ostendorf
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11/13/15
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Hate is a horrible thing.
It touches all communities – anywhere that there are people who are perceived as “different.” It’s been around for as long as there have been people who think that theirs is the only way of thinking. …
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Fran Ostendorf
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10/29/15
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Everyone I know has a bucket list. I have to admit, I have a small one. It’s perhaps not as extensive as some of my peers.
I’ve kept my list small so it will be manageable. It’s especially focused on New England. At one time, …
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Fran Ostendorf
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10/15/15
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