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Israel’s ‘vaccine diplomacy’ is a scandal, not Michael Che’s ‘SNL’ joke

Instead of working to distribute vaccines to Palestinians under the rule of law, Israel has promised doses to far-off foreign governments, writes a former journalist and current graduate student and U.N. intern.

By Adi Adamit-Gorstein February 25, 2021 5:19 pm

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I can’t fast for Jewish holidays without being reminded of our toxic diet culture

Diet culture had sucked the spirituality out of my fasting. During Taanit Esther, I could sense my brain spiraling back into an unhealthy place. I was disappointed with myself, but soon learned that I was not alone.

February 25, 2021 2:57 pm

from Alma

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Queen Esther helped me become the hero of my own Persian Jewish story

Within the bounds of a very traditional culture in which women were encouraged to take a back seat to their husbands and brothers, Esther proved that women, too, can make a difference.

February 25, 2021 2:48 pm

from Kveller