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Rabbis’ mass head-shaving inspired by ‘Superman Sam’ raises nearly $600K

Mobilized by the death of two colleagues’ son, 73 rabbis gave up their hair to raise money for pediatric cancer research.

Olivia Kessler helps fight malaria in Africa

After hearing about an organization that distributes malaria-preventing mosquito nets in Africa, Olivia Kessler organized a monthlong social action campaign for NFTY, the North American Federation of Temple Youth.

Top 10 Rolling Stones Shavuot songs

If you don’t travel on Shavuot and can’t see the Rolling Stones in Tel Aviv, we have the next best thing.

Max, Hannah and some frogs: Kids’ books bring new friends

In marking an Israeli hospital’s roots, the path leads to a humanitarian

The Dyke and the Dybbuk

Is Chutzpah Dead?

Sarah Fellman tutors fellow students for free

The 1930s Lesbian Boarding School Flick Banned by the Nazis

Does the RCA hold too much sway over Orthodox conversion?

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