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Denying Jewish History
There’s a reason Israelis are called sabras. Those thick cactuses and their prickly fruits look threatening with truly tough exteriors. Once you’re past that thick…
The View from Israel: When two value systems collide
Originally published in the UK Jewish Chronicle We — my husband and I — made aliyah twice. First, as a starry-eyed young couple, the second…
Shifting Geerz
Originally printed in In Jerusalem June 9, 2017 Can a bike change a child’s life? Rabbi and educator Nachum Wasosky has seen it happen for…
Moderate Haredim Must Condemn Extremism
In his recent article, “How CNN’s ‘Believer’ Smears Israel’s Ultra-Orthodox As Intolerant ‘Black Peril’” published in the Forward, Rabbi Avi Shafran takes issue with CNN…
Making Special Events More Memorable
Originally published in In Jerusalem, April 28, 2017 Planning a meaningful, enjoyable and affordable event to celebrate a bar/bat mitzva, wedding or anniversary can be…
With This Ring — Without The Rabbinate
Originally published in In Jerusalem, March 10, 2017 Noam and Noa wanted to marry according to Jewish law and tradition, but wanted nothing to…
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