Why We Must Still Celebrate Queen Esther
The story of Purim reminds us that women must take personal risks to be catalysts in society, writes Sarah David.
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Tasteful Gesture: Gary and Shuli Raffel get into the Olympic spirit every four years. (Provided photo)
Serving Up an Olympic-Themed Meal with a Decidedly Shabbat Flavor
Every four years, Gary Raffel and his family host an Olympic Ceremony Shabbat dinner to celebrate the spirit of the Winter Games.
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Rabbi Shlomo Porter, the driving force behind Baltimore's Etz Chaim Center, passed away last November at age 78. (File photo)
My Brother’s Message
Rabbi Shlomo Porter dedicated his life to helping Jews become more Jewish, writes his brother Jack Nusan Porter.
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Within the Beth Tfiloh community, the Peace of Mind cohort was invited to a congregational Shabbat dinner and Saturday morning services. (Provided photo)
‘So Many Tears, So Many Hugs’
Beth Tfiloh recently hosted elite Israeli combat veterans for a week as part of the Peace of Mind retreat program.
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Helping Young Jews Find Their Tribe
Meeting teens and young Jews online is crucial to Jewish continuity, writes Zohar Rotem.
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At a rally in Northwest Washington, D.C., attendees wave Israeli flags during a speaker's call for support for the Jewish state. (File photo by Robyn Stevens Brody)
When Grief and Resilience Coexist
On the second anniversary of the Hamas attacks against Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, Lynne B. Kahn writes about how the tragedy changed her as a person and as a Jew.
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New York mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani is shown speaking at a rally last October in midtown Manhattan's Bryant Park. (Bingjiefu He/Wikimedia Commons, provided by JTA)
Endorsements of Zohran Mamdani Undermine Israel’s Right to Exist
Support for the New York mayoral candidate by Maryland elected officials is a dangerous development, writes Caren Leven of the Baltimore Zionist District.
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Smoke rises following Israeli airstrikes in Gaza City on Sept. 14. (Ali Jadallah/Anadolu via Getty Images, via JTA)
When Enough is Enough
Young people cannot simply look away from Israel’s military conduct in Gaza, writes Daniel Rifkin.
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Less Kvetching, America, More Kvelling!
The Jewish practice of kvelling could be just the remedy for America right now, writes author and psychologist Barbara Edelston Peterson.
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Pro-Israel and anti-Israel protesters clashed in front of Northwest Baltimore's Congregation Shomrei Emunah last April. (File photo by Robyn Stevens Brody)
Let’s Stop Israel-Bashing at Rallies
Today’s protests seem to be an invitation for anti-Israel factions and antisemites to rally in partnership under the banner of social justice, writes Robyn Stevens Brody.
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In April of 2022, Beth Tfiloh Community High School students sign the "No Place for Hate" pledge. (Provided by Beth Tfiloh)
Call Out Antisemitism for What It Is
When it comes to recognizing hate, Jews could learn a lot from the Black community, writes community activist Iola Koshrewzewski.
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